A grown-up version of a classic holiday treat, the dark chocolate in this hot cocoa is paired with fresh orange and smooth cognac flavours.

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups whole (3.25%) milk
• 2 large oranges
• ¼ cup sugar
• 6 oz good-quality dark chocolate, at least 60% cocoa
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 6 oz Grand Marnier
• Orange peel twists for garnish

Directions

• Pour milk into heavy large saucepan.
• Using vegetable peeler, remove peel (orange part only) from the oranges.
• Add peel and sugar to milk, then bring mixture to simmer over medium heat.
• Remove from heat, then Cover and let steep 30 minutes. Remove orange peels.
• Bring mixture back to a simmer over medium heat.
• Add chopped chocolate and cocoa powder, then whisk until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
• Remove from heat and whisk in Grand Marnier.
• Divide between heatproof mugs and sprinkle with chocolate shavings and orange peel twists.