Champurrado (Mexican Chocolate Drink) Recipe
This morning drink is especially popular in the Winter. This Mexican favorite is flavored with anise and sweetened with piloncillo (hard cane sugar).

Summary
Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time5 Min
Ready In10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings1
Interest GroupExotic
Ingredients
2 cups warm water
2 cups milk
1/4 cup masa harina
1 disk Mexican chocolate, chopped
3 ounces piloncillo cones, chopped
1 pinch of anise seed, ground
Directions
In a large pot, whisk masa harina into the warm water until thoroughly combined. Add milk, chocolate, piloncillo and anise. Bring to a simmer and whisk with a molinillo (a special wooden tool to whip the drink) until chocolate is melted and sugar is dissolved.
Strain the mixture through a medium sieve (optional) and serve hot, in mugs.
Strain the mixture through a medium sieve (optional) and serve hot, in mugs.