Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate

From Southern Living.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 8 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 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  tablespoon powdered sugar
•  maraschino cherry, with stems

Directions

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