Hot chilies and cinnamon are the two aromatic, spicy additions that make Mexican hot chocolate stand out from the usual recipe. And if you like spicy hot chocolate, it’s easy to make a Mexican hot chocolate cocktail. Take the recipe above, and add 1 teaspoon cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Finally, swap the rum for your favorite añejo tequila or a slightly smoky mezcal. And if you enjoy deep coffee notes to bolster the chocolate flavor, reduce the tequila to 4 ounces and add in a couple ounces of a coffee liqueur like Kahlua, Tia Maria or Kamora.