Ho ho ho..

Nothing says holiday cheer like some festive boozehounds. But what if you don’t want to see your uncle passed out by noon? Alas my friend, there is always the non-alcoholic alternative. Via slashfood:

Candy Cane

Serve this one to relatives with chronic halitosis: Pour 12 ounces of milk into a saucepan, simmer over medium heat, add a healthy ounce of chopped white chocolate and a half ounce of crushed candy canes. Toss in a pinch of salt. Whisk until creamy. Top with whipped cream and more crushed candy cane bits and powder. Use a candy cane as a stirrer. Enjoy your family — and the sugar rush.

…and if you insist, here’s a great alcohol version via about.com:

Peppermint Patty
A cocoa delightfully embellished with wintery mint liqueurs.

1 oz peppermint schnapps
1/2 oz dark creme de cacao
1 tsp creme de menthe
8 oz hot chocolate
whipped cream for garnish
shaved chocolate for garnish

Stir together the liqueurs and add the hot chocolate. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Enjoy!!