Ingredients

• 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
• Add-Ins:
• Tropical:
• 1 tablespoon rum
• Whipped cream, for garnish
• Toasted coconut, for garnish
• Smoky:
• 1 tablespoon Scotch, such as Johnny Walker Black
• Toasted marshmallows, for garnish
• Smoked salt, for garnish
• Peppermint:
• 1 tablespoon peppermint schnapps
• Peppermint stick, for garnish

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Instructions

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