2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
4 ounces good quality dark bittersweet chocolate (Valrhona “Manjari” recommended)
1/4 cup good quality cocoa powder (Valrhona recommended)
Small pinch of kosher salt
3 tablespoons brandy

In a medium saucepan, stir together the milk, water, sugar, and salt; heat to a simmer, then add the chocolate and cocoa powder (be careful not to bring to a boil). With a whisk or an immersion blender, mix until all the chocolate and cocoa powder have dissolved, and continue whisking (about 3 minutes) until the mixture is thick and foamy. Whisk in the brandy, then pour into four 6-ounce cups; drink immediately.