Drinking Chocolate

Gently heat the heavy cream and milk with the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean over low heat for fifteen to twenty minutes.

If a vanilla bean is unavailable, add vanilla extract after heating instead.

Remove the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean, then add the finely chopped dark chocolate and stir until fully melted.

Serve in coffee mugs topped with freshly whipped cream. This batch serves one or two.

For a richer alternative, use equal quantities of milk, cream and chocolate.