Orange Scented Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 2 cup s milk
• 4 oz chocolate
• 3 2-inch strips oranges peel
• 1/2 tsp espresso
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Directions

1. 1

   Combine milk, chocolate (chopped bittersweet or semi-sweet ), orange peel, espresso (instant coffee), and nutmeg in a heavy medium saucepan

2. 2

   Stir over low heat until chocolate melts, increase heat and bring just to a boil, stirring often

3. 3

   Remove from heat and whisk until frothy

4. 4

   Return to heat and bring to boil again

5. 5

   Remove from heat, whisk until frothy

6. 6

   Repeat heating and whisking once again

7. 7

   Discard orange peel

8. 8

   Can be prepared 2 hours ahead