This creamy and cold chocolate drink is what you need to start the day on the right foot. Easy to make, refreshing, and with flavorful spices, it's the perfect summer drink.
– 6 cups of hot water, divided– 4 cups of whole milk– 3 star anise– 1 stick of cinnamon– 6 cloves– A pinch of freshly-grated nutmeg– ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder– 3 tablespoons sugar (white, granulated), or to taste– 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence (extract)– 2 cups of crushed ice cubes
In a saucepan, combine half the hot water, milk, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg and simmer over low flame until the liquid has reduced by half.Be careful it does not over-boil. Once reduced, sieve and discard solids.
Once everything has cooled, pour equal amount of the cocoa mixture into each of 4 short serving glass. Add ice, and pour equal amounts of the flavored milk into each.