directions:
1) Heat milk and half & half in a heavy saucepan with the sugar and cocoa powder on medium heat. Whisk continuously until fully mixed. Do not boil.
2) Remove from heat and whisk in salt and vanilla
3) This is the best way to make hot chocolate - you can modify, adjust, add, subtract, substitute, this is the best place to start.
Consider adding your favorite baking or eating chocolate, bitters, Gianera, oatmilk, almond extract, chai, bourbon, chili, white chocolate, irish cream, espresso, dulce de leche, peppermint, maple syrup ...