Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  cup           cocoa
     1/2  cup           hot water
     1/3  cup           sugar
   3 1/2  cups          milk
     1/2  teaspoon      cinnamon
   1      teaspoon      pure vanilla extract
     1/4  teaspoon      nutmeg
   1      dash          ground cloves
     1/8  teaspoon      salt
                        cinnamon sticks -- (optional garnish)

Preparation:

1. Combine cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in saucepan; blend in hot water. 2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil, stirring, 2 minutes. 3. Add milk; heat to serving temperature, stirring occasionally. (Do not boil.) 4. Remove from heat; add vanilla and cloves. Beat with rotary beater until foamy. 5. Serve hot, garnished with cinnamon sticks, if desired.