Homemade Hot Chocolate 3 Ways

• 3 cups cold milk
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon rum
• Whipped cream, for garnish
• Toasted coconut, for garnish
• 1 tablespoon Scotch, such as Johnny Walker Black
• Toasted marshmallows, for garnish
• Smoked salt, for garnish
• 1 tablespoon peppermint schnapps
• Whipped cream, for garnish
• Peppermint stick, for garnish

1. For the base: Whisk together the milk, sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, vanilla and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan.
2. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture boils, about 2 minutes.
3. Reduce the heat to medium, and continue whisking until thickened, about 30 seconds more.
4. Mix in add-ins as desired, and serve immediately.

cold milk, sugar, unsweetened cocoa, cornstarch, vanilla, kosher salt, rum, cream, coconut, scotch, marshmallows, salt, peppermint schnapps, cream

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/homemade-hot-chocolate-3-ways.html (may not work)