Toasted Cinnamon and Clove Mexican Hot Chocolate

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Rich hot chocolate infused with toasted cinnamon sticks and cloves, perfect for warming up your Cinco de Mayo celebrations. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together whole milk, Mexican chocolate tablets, cinnamon sticks for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups whole milk
3 tablets (about 3 oz) Mexican chocolate tablets
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves whole cloves
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp, optional sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, pour 4 cups whole milk and add 2 cinnamon sticks and 4 whole cloves. Heat over medium heat until just simmering, about 5 minutes, then reduce heat to low.
Step 2: Chop 3 oz Mexican chocolate tablets into small pieces and whisk into the warm milk mixture until completely melted and smooth.
Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Taste and add 2 tbsp sugar if desired for sweetness.
Step 4: Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to let flavors meld, stirring occasionally. Strain out cinnamon sticks and cloves before serving hot.