Not your typical eggnog, this minty, creamy, white chocolate drink will change the way you think about holiday cocktails.

Peppermint-White Chocolate Eggnog

Separate eggs; set yolks aside. Reserve whites for another use.

In a large saucepan, combine milk and vanilla extract. Bring to boiling, whisking occasionally.

In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until thoroughly combined. Slowly add milk mixture to eggs whisking vigorously. Pour mixture back into saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches at least 165 degrees and coats the back of the spoon, about 5 minutes.

Remove saucepan from heat; add white chocolate chips. Stir until completely incorporated and smooth. Stir in half-and-half and peppermint schnapps. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into an extra-large bowl. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.

Before serving, dip a 6-oz glass mug in water and line the rim with crushed peppermint candies, if desired. Ladle 6-oz. into each cup and garnish with a peppermint stick, if desired.