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Enjoy this comforting mug of orange hot chocolate, then check out our luxury hot chocolate, boozy hot chocolate, Baileys hot chocolate and more indulgent hot chocolate recipes. Looking for a dairy-free version? Try our vegan hot chocolate.

  • 300ml whole milk
  • 1 orange
    zested
  • 100g dark chocolate
    chopped
  • 75ml single cream
  • 2 shots (optional) spiced rum

    Method

    • step 1

      Gently heat the milk and orange zest in a pan until simmering. Take off the heat and leave to infuse for 5 minutes before straining out the zest.

    • step 2

      Add the chocolate and leave for 2 minutes before stirring until melted and combined.

    • step 3

      Stir in the cream. Return to the heat to warm through, if needed, then pour into mugs and with the rum, if using.

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    Authors

    Hannah Guinness olive magazine portrait
    Hannah GuinnessSenior sub editor and drinks writer
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