Cacahuatl (Chocolate Drink)

Original

Named beverage — cacao with water, vanilla, chili, or achiote. Served cold or room temperature. Pre-contact: no milk, no sugar. Anderson & Dibble; Coe & Coe, The True History of Chocolate (1996); Coe (1994). Extensive documentation in the Codex with multiple named variants.

My Redaction

Grind cacao nibs (or use unsweetened cocoa), mix with water, flavor with vanilla and/or ground dried chile. Beat until frothy. Serve cold or room temperature. No milk, no sugar for pre-contact authenticity. Achiote (annatto) for color optional.