Vanilla Hot Chocolate Seduction

Vanilla Hot Chocolate with a little something extra.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  whole milk or 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half
• 1⁄2 cup  vanilla-flavored syrup
• 1⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1  vanilla bean
• 6  ounces white chocolate, chopped
• 2  ounces  white chocolate liqueur
• 2  ounces triple sec
•  marshmallows, for garnish
•  cocoa powder, for garnish

Directions

1. Add milk, vanilla syrup, and salt to a medium saucepan; set over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the mixture is hot; do not boil.
2. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds; add seeds to the saucepan.
3. Add in the white chocolate and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth; don’t rush this step by turning up the heat, or the white chocolate may seize.
4. Stir in the liqueurs.
5. Pour the hot chocolate into 4 mugs and serve immediately, topped with marshmallows and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.