Dr. Bourbon’s Milk Shake

prepared by and photo by Emily Doscher

More of a dessert than a happy hour treat.  Creamy vanilla ice cream, bourbon, chocolate chips and pecans… Live a little.  You can work it off at the gym in the morning.  Life’s too short!

Ingredients:
12 large scoops (1/2 gallon) vanilla ice cream
4 oz (1/2 cup) good bourbon
2 tbsp heavy cream, plus 1/4 cup, whipped for topping
1 cup pecan halves, plus more chopped for garnish
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, plus more for garnish

Puree ice cream, bourbon, heavy cream, pecans, and chocolate chips in a blender.  Divide among four 16 oz glasses.

Top with whipped cream.  Garnish with pecans and chocolate chips.