Put the chocolate, sugar, vanilla extract and water in a small heavy pan, and stir over a medium heat until smooth and glossy. Stir chocolate mixture into the hot milk, and beat well with a whisk.
4 ounces cooking chocolate
4 cups milk
3 tablespoons hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons whipped cream
1. Cut the chocolate in fine bits.
2. Put the milk on the stove in the double-boiler, and heat to the boiling point.
3. Put the chocolate, sugar, vanilla extract and water in a small heavy pan, and stir over a medium heat until smooth and glossy.
4. Stir chocolate mixture into the hot milk, and beat well with a whisk.
5. Put a tablespoon of whipped cream in each cup and then fill it up with the hot chocolate.
6. Serve imediately.
Makes 4 servings.
MAKE IT SPECIAL:
For a special touch, use glass mugs, moisten each mug rim with melted chocolate or chocolate liqueur then dip into mixture of 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder.