This smooth, sophisticated drink will always be appreciated on cold Christmas evenings.
ingredients
serves 4
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cups milk
2 tbsp cocoa powder
4 ounce milk chocolate, broken into squares
4 tbsp Irish whisky
whipped cream, for topping
chocolate curls, to decorate
method
1. Whip the cream in a bowl until it is thick enough to hold its shape.
2. Put the milk into a saucepan and whisk in the cocoa powder. Add the chocolate squares and heat gently, stirring, until the chocolate has melted. Bring the chocolate milk to the boil.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the whipped heavy cream and Irish whisky. Stir gently for about 1 minute to blend well.
4. Pour quickly into four heatproof mugs or glasses and top each serving with a generous spoonful of whipped cream. Decorate with chocolate curls and serve at once.
