It's almost time for #455... and it's a balmy 30 degrees F in Chicago tonight. I had 2 hours of inservice training on substance abuse and dependence today, and it was pretty intense; so, may I have a Peppermint Patty, please.

1 ounce peppermint Schnapps
1 cup hot chocolate
Whipped cream, for garnish

Add 1 ounce of peppermint Schnapps to a (1-cup) serving of hot chocolate and stir. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and serve immediately.

And now, a brief Thanksgiving joke:
Did you hear about the turkey who got into a bar fight? He had the stuffing knocked out of him