Lavender Hot Chocolate

• servings: Serves 4

Ingredients

4 cups whole milk

1 tablespoon dried lavender plus more for garnish

¾ cup of hot chocolate mix (more or less to taste)

½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Toasted Marshmallows (optional for garnish)

Directions

1. Add milk to a medium saucepan; add in the lavender; set over medium heat and bring just to heavy simmer.

2. Remove from the heat and steep for 5-8 minutes, or longer for a stronger lavender flavor.

3. Return saucepan to heat; whisk in the hot chocolate mix. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.

5. Divide among 4 mugs straining out the lavender. Top with toasted marshmallows and a sprinkle of dried lavender.

6. Sip & enjoy!