1 cup water
sweetener to taste, raw sugar, honey
1/4-1/2 tsp ground or fresh grated ginger (depending on preference)
1/4 cup cocoa or cacao powder
pinch sea salt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
optional: 2-3 ginger candies
Heat the milk and water in a medium saucepan. Once it comes to a simmer, reduce heat slightly and whisk in cocoa powder, sea salt and ginger. Whisk vigorously to incorporate. Once the cocoa is hot enough for your liking (about 3-5 minutes), remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Stir once more. Take your ginger candies and rub them along the rims of your serving glasses or mugs. Eat or discard; they get mushy when added to the beverage. Pour in hot cocoa and top with coconut cream, whipped cream or marshmallows - whatever you like.