Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate

• milk↗5 1⁄2 cups
• half-and-half↗1 1⁄2 cups
• chocolate syrup1 1⁄2 cups
• maraschino cherry juice, divided↗1⁄2 cup
• whipping cream↗1 3⁄4 cups
• powdered sugar↗1 tablespoon
• maraschino cherry, with stems↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the milk, half-and-half, chocolate syrup, and 7 tablespoons cherry juice in a large pan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.

2. 2

   Beat whipping cream using an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar and remaining cherry juice; beat until soft peaks form.

3. 3

   Pour hot chocolate into mugs and serve with whipped cream on top; garnish with a cherry.