Heat the Almond Milk: In a small saucepan, pour in 2 cups of almond milk and place it over low heat. Allow the milk to warm gently, stirring occasionally, until steam begins to rise but it does not boil—this should take about 5 minutes.

Add Chocolate and Flavors: Once the almond milk is warm, add 3 ounces of chopped dark chocolate, ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of cinnamon to the saucepan. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring with a whisk until smooth, around 10 minutes.

Sweeten the Mixture: After the chocolate has melted, stir in 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and optionally add 2 teaspoons of bourbon. Mix well until all elements are combined.

Whisk for Smoothness: Keep whisking the mixture for an additional 5 minutes to ensure every ingredient is thoroughly blended.

Serve and Garnish: Once the mixture is steaming hot, pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream or sprinkle chocolate shavings if desired.