Orange Scented Hot Chocolate

Combine the milk, chopped bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, orange peel, instant espresso powder and nutmeg in a heavy saucepan.

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

Remove from the heat and whisk until frothy.

Return to the heat, bring just to a boil again, then remove and whisk until frothy. Repeat the heating and whisking once more.

Discard the orange peel.

If preparing ahead, let the mixture stand at room temperature for up to two hours; bring just to a boil and whisk again before serving.

Divide between two coffee mugs. This batch makes two servings.