Mix the dry cocoa and sugar in the mug while the milk simmers. Straining keeps the finished drink smoother; add more milk if evaporation has reduced it too far.

THE WEED SCENE RECIPE

Marijuana Hot Cocoa

Milk1 cup
SimmerAbout 45 min
FinishStrain, stir, top
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A tablespoon of ground cannabis is not a known THC dose. The marshmallow bag supplies an optional topping; the whole bag does not go into one mug. Finished drink volume varies with evaporation.

Ingredients

Milk, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, dried herb material and marshmallows on a wooden worktop
Set a fine sieve over the mug before the milk finishes simmering.

Instructions

  1. Milk simmering gently in a small saucepan with a wooden spoon

    Warm the milk gently

    Add the ground cannabis to the cup of milk in a saucepan. Whole milk, half-and-half or cream are the listed liquid options.

    Cover, heat carefully to a boil and reduce to a gentle simmer for about 45 minutes. Stir and watch the milk to prevent scorching or boil-over.

  2. Vanilla being added to cocoa powder and sugar in a ceramic mug

    Mix the cocoa, sugar and vanilla

    While the milk simmers, mix the cocoa powder and sugar in a mug.

    Stir the vanilla into the mug mixture.

  3. Warm milk being strained through a fine mesh sieve into a mug

    Strain the milk and stir

    Strain the milk to remove the plant material, then pour it into the mug and stir smooth. Add a little more milk if evaporation has reduced it too far.

  4. Smooth hot cocoa with three marshmallows in an ivory mug

    Add marshmallows if desired

    Top with marshmallows as desired. Extra chocolate or a candy cane is optional.

Watch the milk

Heat the covered milk carefully, then reduce it to a gentle simmer. Stir and watch for scorching or boil-over. Keep the strainer steady when pouring the hot liquid.

Finish in the mug

Stir the strained milk into the cocoa, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add marshmallows as a topping rather than stirring an entire bag into the drink. Extra chocolate or a candy cane is optional.