Mint Julep Hot Chocolate

Keep the horse race, I’ll take the hot chocolate.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  cups half-and-half
• 12  miniature peppermint patties, chopped
• 2  tablespoons arrowroot
• 1⁄4 cup Bourbon (add this to taste, you may prefer more or less)
•  fresh mint sprig, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat half-and-half in a medium saucepan over medium heat until you begin to see bubbles around the edges.
2. Decrease heat; add in the peppermint patties, and whisk until melted and smooth.
3. Whisk in the arrowroot and let mixture cook and thicken for a few minutes.
4. Remove pan from heat; stir in the bourbon.
5. Pour mixture into mugs; garnish with mint sprigs; serve immediately.