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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This is a recipe my family uses from time to time when in dire need of comfort from a rotten cold. Helps you sleep, the rum settles your aches and pains, and the lemon and spices help open up breathing passages. Ingredients:
1 cup hot water |
1/2 lemon, juice of |
1 -2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest |
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg |
1/2 cinnamon stick |
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and sliced (cherry-tomato size) |
1/2 teaspoon butter |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
1 ounce dark rum |
Directions:
1. In a small pot over medium heat place all ingredients except rum. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
2. In a large mug pour about 1-2 fingers of dark rum. Pour contents of small pot through a strainer into the mug.
3. Sip while hot.
4. Go straight to bed.
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