Jim Graham's Spiced Hot Chocolate

1. 1

   In a heavy saucepan set over medium heat, combine the cream, milk, aniseeds, orange zest, vanilla beans and seeds, and ginger.

2. 2

   Bring just to a boil.

3. 3

   Cover, reduce the heat to very low, and keep at a bare simmer for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Place the chocolate in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Using a fine-mesh strainer, strain a few spoonfuls of the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and whisk with a small wire whisk until the chocolate is completely melted.

6. 6

   Strain the rest of the cream mixture over the chocolate, add the salt, and whisk to combine thoroughly before pouring into a serving cup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.