Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 oz high-quality semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt

Instructions:

  1. In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and fine sea salt until lumps are broken up.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of the whole milk to the dry ingredients and stir vigorously to create a concentrated, smooth chocolate slurry.
  3. Gradually pour in the remaining whole milk and the heavy cream while whisking constantly over medium-low heat.
  4. Add the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and continue whisking until the chocolate is fully melted and the liquid is hot, but not boiling.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and serve immediately. For ultimate smoothness, pour through a fine-mesh sieve into mugs.