Peppermint Stick

3 cups ice
4 red and white peppermint sticks, broken into small pieces
2 tablespoons maraschino cherry syrup
1 liter cream soda
2 teaspoons imitation rum extract
1 (7 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 (14 ounce) aerosol can whipped cream
4 red and white peppermint sticks, for garnish

In a blender, combine ice, peppermint pieces, cherry syrup, cream soda, rum extract and drained maraschino cherries.

Ladle equal portions into four (8 ounce) mugs. Top with a whipped cream cloud and garnish with a peppermint stick.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition per serving: 250 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g fat, 55 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 11 mg cholesterol, 55 mg sodium