This hot chocolate has only a few raw ingredients, yet the beverage has a wonderful depth and warmth, as well as a complex flavor: creamy, nutty and perfectly balanced between bitter and sweet. The addition of ground almonds makes for a silky, buttery mouthfeel, especially if you whisk the milk constantly while heating it; this allows the nutty aroma of the almonds to permeate the drink for a richer sensation and fullness of flavor. The dark chocolate’s deep notes—paired with a greater percentage of cocoa—produces a complex, bittersweet flavor profile. And cinnamon, a defining feature of Mexican hot chocolate, is an ideal complement for the cacao's bitter undertones, thanks to its spicy, bright aroma.