Peppermint Hot Chocolate

    1 1/2 cups heavy cream
    1 1/2 cups milk
    1/4 cup sugar
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
    3 drops peppermint oil
    Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish
    Chocolate shavings, for garnish

In a saucepan, combine the cream, milk, sugar, and salt and heat
over medium-low heat. When the cream mixture just begins to steam,
add the chopped chocolate, and stir, until melted. Stir in the
peppermint oil. Divide the hot chocolate among mugs and top with
whipped cream and chocolate shavings.