1 gal. milk
1 c. sugar
Pinch of salt
Cinnamon sticks, to taste
1 tbsp. Masa Harina (corn)
1/2 c. powdered chocolate (Quik)
5 sqs. Mexican chocolate (popular)

Boil cinnamon sticks in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes. Add milk and sugar, bring to a boil. Add chocolate and cook for 10 minutes at low heat. Dissolve the "masa (corn flour) harina" in 1/2 cup of water. Add this to the boiling chocolate mixture. Evaporated milk may be substituted for whole fresh milk. To each 12 ounce can of evaporated milk, add 2 or 3 cans of water (depending on taste).