Did The Aztecs Make Hot Chocolate?
Yes, the Aztecs made hot chocolate. It was a drink made from roasted cocoa beans, water, and spices like chili peppers, vanilla, and honey. The drink was called “xocolatl” and was traditionally consumed during religious ceremonies, as well as for medicinal purposes. The Spanish brought the drink back to Europe, where it was sweetened with sugar and became the hot chocolate we know today.