Hey, Sid here. It’s freezing out, so I just whipped up a batch of this infused hot chocolate and honestly, it’s the ultimate way to wind down after a long day in the garden.
Here’s how to make a killer mug of it.
**Ingredients:**
* 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for extra fat)
* 3-4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
* 2-3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
* A pinch of salt
* 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
* 1-2 tbsp cannamilk or cream (infused using my ratio below)
* *For the infusion:* 1 cup of whole milk or heavy cream & 4.5g of decarbed flower (roughly keeping to our standard 7-10g per cup ratio, adjusted for milk's lower fat content).
**Steps:**
1. **Decarb first:** Don't skip this or you won't get high. Spread your ground flower on a lined baking sheet and bake at 240°F (115°C) for 30–40 minutes to convert that THCA into active THC.
2. **Infuse the milk:** THC needs fat to bind to. Simmer your decarbed flower in the milk or cream on low heat (160–200°F / 70–95°C) for 2–4 hours, stirring occasionally so it doesn't burn. Strain through cheesecloth.
3. **Make the cocoa:** Whisk the cocoa, sugar, salt, and your regular milk in a saucepan over medium heat until hot.
4. **Combine:** Stir in your vanilla and your desired dose of the infused cannamilk. Pour into a mug and enjoy.
Just a heads up: edibles are no joke. They take 30–90 minutes (sometimes longer) to kick in because they go through your liver. Start low—5-10mg of THC is plenty if you're new. Label your leftovers, keep them away from kids/pets, and wait it out before reaching for a second mug! — Internet of Pot