Instructions

for the fudge

1. Stir together cocoa powder, brown sugar, corn syrup, cream, salt and half of the chopped chocolate in a 2-quart heavy saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted. Cook mixture at a low boil, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
2. Remove pan from heat, add remaining chocolate, butter and vanilla and stir until smooth. Cool slightly before serving. Cooled sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Reheat over how heat, stirring.

for the whipped cream

1. In a medium bowl whisk together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Whisk by hand (because you have muscles) until soft peaks form. Allow to chill in the refrigerator while you blend the milkshake.

for the milkshake

1. In a blender (or milkshake machine) combine ice cream, milk, bourbon, and vanilla. Blend until thick and creamy. Add more ice cream to thicken to desired consistency or more milk to thin to desired consistency.

assemble the milkshake

1. Pour a few tablespoons of warm fudge into a tall glass. Top with milkshake. Dollop on whipped cream. Sprinkle with jimmies and chocolate. Cherry to top and serve immediately.

Recipe adapted from Joy the Baker