Mint Julep Hot Chocolate

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

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.

peppermint patties, arrowroot, bourbon, mint sprig

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mint-julep-hot-chocolate-252731 (may not work)