Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate with Chile Recipe

Place milk and chocolate in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and simmer stirring until chocolate is melted but not boiling about 5 minutes.

Pour chocolate mixture into a blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; blend until foamy. Pour into a mug. Break the chile into 2 or 3 pieces discarding seeds and drop into the hot chocolate. Drink immediately.