Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe with Cinnamon and Cayenne Pepper (2024)

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Spicy Mexican hot chocolate recipe

Disney•Pixar’sCOCO is available on Blu-ray, DVD and HD streaming today, and I have the best spicy Mexican hot chocolate recipe to share in honor of the release!

Before I get to the Mexican hot chocolate recipe (it’s perfect to drink while watching the movie!), I want to share a bit aboutDisney•Pixar’sCOCO. This movie is a must-see.

If you saw it in the theater, you’re probably excited to see it again. If you haven’t seen it, you need to!

Related: Get your free printable Coco activity sheets!

About Disney·Pixar’s Coco:

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt).

Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events.

Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.

Directed by Lee Unkrich (“Toy Story 3”), co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist “Monsters University”) and produced by Darla K. Anderson (“Toy Story 3”), Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” features an originalscore from Michael Giacchino and a song by Oscar winners Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez of “Frozen”.

One good reason everyone needs to see Coco on Blu-ray or digital? Bonus features!

Bonus features onDisney·Pixar’s Coco:

• Coco’s Deleted Scenes – Director Lee Unkrich and co-director Adrian Molina talk about the deleted scenes and the part they played in the development of “Coco.”
  • Día de los Muertos – In this musical extravaganza, the colors and excitement of Día de los Muertos come to life as we meet superstar Ernesto de la Cruz.
  • The Way of the Riveras – A musical number in which Abuelita and Miguel prepare their Día de los Muertos celebration while she teaches him Rivera family history and traditions.
  • Celebrity Tour – Héctor, a Land of the Dead tour bus guide, agrees to help Miguel, revealed to be a living boy, on his quest to find de la Cruz.
  • The Bus Escape – The Rivera family catches up to Miguel and Héctor and attempts to halt their mission to find de la Cruz.
  • Alebrije Attack – Miguel and Héctor are interrupted on their journey to find de la Cruz by a fierce alebrije.
  • The Family Fix – After de la Cruz reveals his true colors, the Rivera family puts their dismay aside and comes together to repair the smashed guitar needed to send Miguel home.
  • To the Bridge – As the Land of the Dead counts down to the end of Día de los Muertos, Miguel and de la Cruz come head-to-head on the marigold bridge.
• Filmmaker Commentary – Presented by Lee Unkrich (director), Adrian Molina (co-director) and Darla K. Anderson (producer).
• The Music of Coco – Collaborating with musicians of Mexico and unique instrumentation, this bonus featuer documentary explores the beautiful fusion of music essential to the story of “Coco.”
• Paths to Pixar: “Coco” – Explore how the film crew’s personal stories resonate with the themes of the movie itself.
• Welcome to the Fiesta – A musical exploration and adventure of the skeletons that make the Land of the Dead in “Coco” so wondrous and intriguing.
• How to Draw a Skeleton – Pixar artist Daniel Arriaga gives a lesson on the quick and easy way to draw skeletons using simple shapes.
• A Thousand Pictures a Day – Join the “Coco” crew on an immersive travelogue through Mexico, visiting families, artisans, cemeteries, and small villages during the Día de los Muertos holiday.
• Mi Familia –see how developing the Riveras family was a labor of love that took the cast and crew on a deep dive into the meaning of family.
• Land of Our Ancestors – Watch Pixar artists lovingly construct layer upon layer of architecture from many eras of Mexican history, bringing the Land of the Dead to life.
• Fashion Through the Ages – The cast of characters in “Coco” are from many different eras, making for some magnificent costuming opportunities.
• The Real Guitar – Guitar that spurs Miguel on his journey through the Land of the Dead is a unique and majestic creation. Watch as it was initially designed by an artist at Pixar and ultimately realized as a real instrument by a master luthier in this poetic story of craftsmanship.
• Dante – How the crew fell in love with the unique Mexican canine breed of Xoloitzcuintli dogs that inspired the character of Dante.
• How to Make Papel Picado – Pixar artist Ana Ramírez González shows how papel picado is made traditionally, and then you can try your own approach to this beautiful art form.
• Un Poco Coco – A montage of original animated pieces used to promote Coco.
• Coco Trailers – The five trailers used to promote the theatrical release of Coco.

Disney·Pixar’s Coco is now available on DVD, Blu-ray and digital HD. Buy it today!

In addition to receiving Coco on 4k Ultra HD, I received a kit to have our own little Coco viewing party at home:

This blanket is super soft!

And these sugar skull sheets were a fun project to do just before starting the movie. Of course, the popcorn goes perfectly with spicy Mexican hot chocolate!

Spicy Mexican hot chocolate recipe

Mexican Hot Chocolate ingredients

• 4 cups milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoon bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 pinches cayenne pepper
• Cinnamon sticks, cinnamon and cayenne pepper for garnish (optional)

Mexican Hot Chocolate directions

1. Pour milk into a medium saucepan. Whisk in cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate and sugar, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2. Continue whisking until the sugar has dissolved, the chocolate has melted and the cocoa powder has been fully incorporated. Add in the cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly.
3. Keep stirring over medium heat until the milk is steamy and fragrant and the top of the milk is frothy.
4. Pour into mugs, garnish with cinnamon sticks and a tiny sprinkle of cinnamon and cayenne pepper, if desired.

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