Cioccolata Calda (Italian Hot Chocolate)

1 ½ c milk
¾ TBS cocoa powder
1 ½ TBS sugar
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 dashes cinnamon
¼ tsp vanilla
optional:
1 TBS cornstarch
2 TBS milk

Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring until well mixed and hot. You can also just place all ingredients in a mug, stir lightly, microwave at 30 second increments and stir occasionally until hot. If you want to thicken it stir 1 TBS cornstarch and 2 TBS milk in a separate cup/bowl and then stir that mixture into the hot chocolate. Best served with whipped cream.