Indulge in the rich, velvety embrace of spiced hot chocolate, topped with a luxurious bourbon whipped cream. A perfect drink for cozy evenings.

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2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 cup bourbon

1 cup whipped cream

Chocolate shavings for garnish

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1. In a saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and cayenne.

2. Heat over medium, whisking until smooth and hot.

3. Remove from heat and stir in bourbon.

4. In a separate bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form.

5. Top hot chocolate with bourbon whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.

For a non-alcoholic version, omit bourbon and add a splash of vanilla extract instead.

Adjust the spice levels to your preference for a personalized touch.