Hot Chocolate

2 1/4 cups water 1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon ancho chili powder2 tablespoons cocoa powder5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, choppedIn a small sauce pan, heat water and sugar to boil. Mix in cocoa and chili powders.Place chocolate in heat proof bowl; strain hot cocoa mixture into bowl and stir to combine. Pour into cups and serveServes six.Chef Erika Masuda, Coco Pazzo, Chicago