Dick Taylor - Peppermint Drinking Chocolate - 72% - 8 oz.

A rich, velvety European-style drinking chocolate made with ethically sourced cacao from Maya Mountain Cacao in Belize, mixed with crushed pieces of natural peppermint candy. This is not hot cocoa mix. It is finely ground single-origin chocolate that you melt into hot milk for a cup of drinking chocolate so thick, rich, and intensely chocolatey that it redefines what hot chocolate can be.

The base chocolate carries tasting notes of dried plum, tart cherry, and jasmine, which blend with the cool peppermint for a warming, complex drink. Each 8 oz resealable bag makes about seven servings. To prepare: heat half a cup of milk until steaming, add a quarter cup of drinking chocolate, and whisk vigorously until melted. For a lighter version, use water. For decadence, use cream. Dick Taylor is one of the makers we're proudest to carry.

Tasting notes: Rich, deep chocolate with cool peppermint, dried plum, and a hint of jasmine.
Pairs with: A cold winter evening, a handful of marshmallows, or a splash of bourbon.
Perfect for: A holiday gift, a cozy night in, or anyone who wants to experience what drinking chocolate is supposed to taste like. At The Ambrosian Pantry (263 Josephine St, Cherry Creek, Denver), we carry this because it represents the best of what craft chocolate can be. Shop in store or at theambrosianpantry.com.

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