Hump Day Happy Hour

Temperatures have dipped and noses have been nipped—sure signs that Old Man Winter is on his way. To help you stay warm and toasty throughout the season, here are two sweet and satisfying hot cocktails, perfect for sipping by the fire.

"Peppermint Patty"

Ingredients:

1 oz. Rumple Minze 

1/2 oz. White Chocolate Liqueur 

4 oz. hot chocolate

whipped cream

shaved chocolate (for garnish)

Directions:

Fill a mug with hot chocolate. Add the liquors. Top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

"Cinna-nutty"

Ingredients:

4 oz. coffee (hot)

1/4 oz. triple sec

1/4 oz. amaretto

1/4 oz. Irish cream

1/4 oz. hazelnut liqueur

A few dashes cinnamon schnapps

Shaved chocolate (for garnish)

1 cinnamon stick (for garnish)

Directions:

Mix everything but the coffee and schnapps in an Irish coffee glass. Stir in coffee and schnapps. Garnish with whipped cream and shaved chocolate. Add a cinnamon stick to stir.

Recipes courtesy of Jason and Dan at Bar None Drinks