Signature Drink of the Week

For Non-Alcohol Chocolate Margarita:

Ingredients:

For Chocolate Syrup:

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup water

Pinch of salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

For Alcohol Chocolate Margarita:

For Chocolate Syrup:

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup water

Pinch of salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chocolate syrup

3/4 cup tequila

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup Cointreau

1/2 cup chocolate liqueur

1 tsp freshly ground canela (Mexican cinnamon)

Shaved chocolate for the rim

2 tablespoons chocolate syrup for rim

Chocolate for garnish

Instruction:

1. Make up chocolate syrup a week ahead. Combine sugar, cocoa, salt and water in a saucepan over medium high heat. And then whisk to combine and remove any lumps.

2. Boil for 4-5 minute until syrup has thickened.

3. Add vanilla, then whisk and remove from heat. Cool and store in fridge until ready to use.

4. Dip margarita glass with chocolate syrup and brush into shaved chocolate.

5. Place in freezer. Combine chocolate syrup, heavy cream, tequila, cointreau, canela and chocolate liqueur. Whisk to combine, taste and adjust if needed. Chill and serve cold.