Pure, Dark, Voluptuous Hot Chocolate

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   In a 2- to 3 quart saucepan, stir the milk, water and sugar together.

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   Add a little more sugar.

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   Bring to a boil over medium heat.

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   Whisk in the chocolate and cocoa powder.

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   Keep whisking over the heat until the solids have dissolved and then thickened.

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   Reduce the heat to very low.

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   Using an immersion blender whirl at high speed for 1/2 a minute or more, until the hot chocolate is thick and foamy.

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   (You may want to tilt the immersion blender to incorporate more air, taking care not to get ho t chocolate all over everything.)

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   Alternatively you may use a standard blender.

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    Divide among four 6 oz cups.

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    Drink.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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