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Drinking Chocolate Elixirs

The drinking chocolate elixirs at Kakawa are one of our most famous and popular items. These elixirs are deep, rich drinking chocolates based on recipes we have recreated from historical sources. They have been described as a kind of "time traveling" for the palette, and range from pre- Colombian drinking chocolate to colonial American drinking chocolate as well as delicious contemporary elixir creations.

We first re-created several elixirs based upon the chocolate that was consumed in pre-Colombian America. These exceptional drinks were reserved for the powerful elite and for special ceremonies (Cortez, for example, drank chocolate with Montezuma when he first arrived in Tenochtitlan). These elixirs are full of intense flavor, highly spiced with a wide variety of native herbs, flowers, and chilis.

We then recreated the many varieties of drinking chocolate that evolved as the beverage gained popularity in Europe. These elixirs include the wide variety that evolved between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries in the Old World. These include highly perfumed royal concoctions such as the Marie Antoinette, Italian Citrus and French Lavender.

Finally, we recreated the later versions of drinking chocolate once it returned to the Americas. This includes the sweeter and rustic Jeffersonian drinking chocolate, drawn from Thomas Jefferson's own recipe.

In addition to these historical recipes, we have created our own, original drinking elixirs, including Kakawa's American, Modern Mexican, Havana Rum, Salem Spice, Golden Chocolate and Tzul. Tzul the Mayan word for dog is our donation blend.  Named Tzul because we make a donation to the Santa Fe Humane Society and Animal Shelter with every single cup and bag sold. 

Each and every one of our elixirs is made by blending high quality chocolate with the finest herbs and spices available. We sell the elixirs to drink in our shop, and we also sell them packaged in a dry granulated form, which can be used to make the our drinking chocolate elixirs at home.

All our elixirs are Gluten Free and 16 of 18 blends are also Dairy Free and Vegan with the exception of the Tzul (contains a blend with milk chocolate) and Salem Spice (contains White Chocolate & Dairy). 

Kakawa's American Elixir

Kakawa's American Elixir
Mayan Full Spice Elixir

Mayan Full Spice Elixir
Chili Elixir

Chili Elixir
Best of Kakawa Chocolate Elixir Set

Best of Kakawa Chocolate Elixir Set
Modern Mexican Elixir

Modern Mexican Elixir
Aztec Warrior Elixir

Aztec Warrior Elixir
1775 Marie Antoinette Elixir

1775 Marie Antoinette Elixir
Kakawa's Tzul Elixir

Kakawa's Tzul Elixir
Chocolate Chai Elixir

Chocolate Chai Elixir
1666 Italian Citrus Elixir

1666 Italian Citrus Elixir
1790s Jeffersonian Elixir

1790s Jeffersonian Elixir
1692 French Lavender Elixir

1692 French Lavender Elixir
The Best of European Chocolate Elixir set

The Best of European Chocolate Elixir set
Rose Almond Elixir

Rose Almond Elixir
Havana Rum Elixir

Havana Rum Elixir
The Best of Mesoamerica Elixir set

The Best of Mesoamerica Elixir set
Zapoteca Elixir

Zapoteca Elixir
Tonantzin Elixir

Tonantzin Elixir
Golden Chocolate Elixir- New!

Golden Chocolate Elixir- New!
Kakawa's Signature Six

Kakawa's Signature Six
Power Trio Elixir Set

Power Trio Elixir Set
Mexican Molinillo- small- New!

Mexican Molinillo- small- New!
Salem Spice Elixir- New!

Salem Spice Elixir- New!