Shelly's Recipe

CHERRY CORDIAL HOT CHOCOLATE

Category: Beverages and Cocktails

5 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups chocolate syrup
1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice, divided
1 3/4 cups whipping cream
1 tbsp powdered sugar
Maraschino cherries with stems (optional)

Heat first 3 ingredients and 7 tbsp cherry juice in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat, stirring often.

Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar and reserved cherry juice, beating until soft peaks form. Serve with hot chocolate; top each serving with a cherry, if desired.