Hot Chocolate for Consenting Adults

Ingredients

• 1 cup half and half
• 8 ounces best available quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped finely
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 4 ounces creme de menthe (clear or green)

Directions

In a small pot, bring half and half to a boil. Remove from heat and add to chocolate in a bowl. Stir until chocolate has fully melted.

Return chocolate liquid to the pot, or refrigerate until ready for use.

Before serving, add milk. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it simmers.

Pour into individual mugs. Stir in 1 ounce of creme de menthe to each mug just before serving.