Hot Chocolate Reimagined

February 10, 2023 by CAP Crew Photography by john von pamer

Our Sonoran Sunset Cacao, created in collaboration with Masa Memory, marries low fermentation Mexican heirloom cacao, southwest spices, CAP Coconut Butter and Pink Salt for a drinking chocolate that is rich in essential minerals, memories and history. These delicious variations are our take on the classic drinks we enjoyed as kids. A combination of healthy, high quality ingredients and a rich, deep chocolate flavor, these cacao recipes, are sure to surpass all your expectations.

COCONUT CAP-CHOCOLATE

2 tablespoons Sonoran Sunset Cacao

8 ounces coconut milk, homemade or lite

1 tablespoon Coconut Butter

Tiniest pinch of Pink Salt

2 teaspoons honey

Add all ingredients to a small sauce pan. On medium to low heat, whisk everything together until the mixture is cohesive and simmering. Take hot chocolate off the stove and pour into your favorite mug.

CREAMY TAHINI FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE

2 tablespoons Sonoran Sunset Cacao

6 ounces milk of choice

1/2 cup ice

1-2 dates, pitted

1/4 teaspoon vanila

Tiniest pinch Pink Salt

2 tablespoons tahini

Add first three ingredients to a small sauce pan. On medium to low heat, whisk everything together until mixture is cohesive and simmering. Take hot chocolate off the stove and pour into a ceramic bowl. Place bowl in the fridge until the mixture is cool to touch. Then, in a high-speed blender, add cooled hot chocolate mixture, ice, dates, vanilla, salt and tahini. Blend until creamy. Pour into a tall glass.

SUNSET SPICE HOT CHOCOLATE

2 tablespoons Sonoran Sunset Cacao

8 ounces milk of choice

2 pinches cinnamon

1 pinch chili powder

2 teaspoons maple syrup

Tiniest pinch Pink Salt