Winter stinks. There's just no other way to put it. For readers from warmer climes who can't relate, it just gets too cold sometimes in the winter. And other than hiring Superman to spin the world a few months forward, there's not much you can do. Except to imbibe a few cc's of Anti-Freeze.

This drink doesn't call for a degree in mixology, folks. Just boil yourself some water, drop in a 1 ½ oz. shot of peppermint schnapps, then add in some hot cocoa mix. Stir, then top it off with whipped cream and a cherry and try to think warm thoughts.