Orange

When the use of chocolate became common in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, chocolaterías opened in Madrid, serving hot chocolate to weary voyagers and the homeless. In Spain, the warming elixir is distinguished by the addition of spice, but especially by its rich, frothy texture, achieved by heating and beating it several times. Traditionally, a wooden hand mill called a molinillo is used, but a whisk works as well.

A lovely change of pace from café au lait, cappuccino, or hot chocolate, and lower in fat and calories, too.

An aromatic Champagne cocktail that pairs beautifully with different herbs and spices.

Peel, slice, and freeze bananas in resealable plastic bags to use as a nutritious thickener for a variety of smoothies.

In Austria this is called Krambambuli.