*Chocomole Mixture INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups Water
• 5 tbsp Creamy peanut butter
• .5 cup Evaporated milk
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• .5 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Whole black peppercorns
• 1 tsp Dried ground guajillo chile (or other similar chile
• 2 tablets Nestle Abuelita Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix, broken into pieces

PREPARATION: In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and add the peanut butter and evaporated milk. Whisk until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients except the Abuelita and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly. While hot, strain through a fine strainer, using the back of a spoon or ladle to push the liquid through. Add the Abuelita and stir until completely melted. Let cool completely before using. This drink is served at the Mercadito restaurants in New York, Chicago and Miami.