A Week of Drinks : Aztec Chocolate

When I lived in Mexico I cooked with local produce, spices and flavors of the region. 

I walked or rode my bike to the Mercado in my neighborhood.

I prepared dinners with fresh offerings of the day.

Sometimes chickens so fresh, they were still warm. 

Cilantro dirty and peppers dusty.

I introduced cinnamon and cloves to my chili 

and spicy peppers to my chocolates.

Tequila was always involved.

And then I was ruined after watching the movie "Chocolat"

Of course, I already was a Gypsy. 

Of course I wanted to be the local Chocolatier. 

But instead, I now live here in the States 

and I try my best to reinvent those memories with my tongue.

( did I just type that ? )

Now why do you wonder about Jack Daniels in this post?
Because this time of year causes me to crave whiskey.
So before I introduce you to my warm chocolate drink recipe, 
I offer you a salut to a very merry holiday season...
with or without whiskey !!