A polar bear, After Eight or Peppermint Paddy (a play on Peppermint Patty) is a mint chocolate cocktail that tastes like a York Peppermint Pattie or an After Eight mint.

It is usually made from crème de cacao and peppermint schnapps, although crème de menthe is a popular substitute.

A polar bear is usually served cold in a shot glass.

The typical ingredients are: One popular recipe involves shaking all ingredients with crushed ice and serving in a shot glass with a mint leaf as garnish.

[1] The drink can also be served in a shot glass without ice, or "on the rocks" in a rocks glass.