Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup Dutch process cocoa
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract
• 1/4 cup vanilla liqueur or 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract
• pinch of salt
• for serving: whipped cream, marshmallows, crushed candy canes

Instructions

1. Combine milk, cream, cocoa, and sugar in a large heavy saucepan, and warm over medium heat just until it comes to a simmer, stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat and continue stirring until cocoa and sugar are completely dissolved. Add peppermint extract (either liqueur or vanilla extract) and salt.
3. Divide among 4 mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, and crushed candy canes. Drink up!