Frrrozen Hot Chocolate

My Brother-in-law and his wife recently went on a trip to the east coast where they went to the famous Serendipity to experience their signature Frozen Hot Chocolate. They brought the recipe home with them and made it for us while we were up in Park City. We recently made it ourselves. It is relatively simple and oh so soothing and refreshing. :) So here it is! Sorry for no picture as of yet...

And I am adding my own commentary to the process...
{ingredients}
6 pieces (1/2-ounce) chocolate , a variety of your favorites {or half a bag of chocolate chips}
2 teaspoons store-bought hot chocolate mix
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups milk -divided
3 cups ice {pre-crushed}
Whipped cream {Technically optional... we didn't have any and didn't feel we needed it...}
Chocolate shavings {also optional}

{directions}
1.Chop the chocolate into small pieces. Place it in the top of a double boiler {or a metal bowl that fits your pan} over simmering water {careful to not let the water touch the bowl or the chocolate}. Stir occasionally until melted. Add the hot chocolate mix and sugar. Stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and slowly add ½ cup of milk until smooth. Cool to room temperature {the milk pretty much does that automatically...}.

2. In a blender, place the remaining cup of milk and ice. Pulse until the ice is broken into smaller chunks for a smooth finish, then add the room-temperature chocolate mixture. Blend on high speed until smooth and the consistency of a frozen daiquiri. Pour into a giant goblet and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. {or into some mugs and sip away your troubles... :) }