Holiday Cappuccino - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 fluid ounces hot brewed espresso
12 fluid ounces half-and-half
2 fluid ounces brandy
2 fluid ounces amaretto liqueur
1 fluid ounce vanilla extract
4 teaspoons instant hot chocolate mix
4 teaspoons white sugar
4 teaspoons whipped cream, or to taste
1 teaspoon chocolate shavings, or to taste

Preparation

Stir hot espresso, half-and-half, brandy, amaretto, vanilla extract, hot chocolate mix, and sugar together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves; cook at a simmer until hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour into 4 mugs and top each with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.