Hot Rum Tea

A mix between spiced rum and a Hot Toddy. Delicious!

• Makes 1 serving.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon black tea (preferably Keemun or a Darjeeling autumnal flush)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 slice of lemon peel
• 1 tablespoon honey (preferably Tupelo)
• 2 ounces rum

Directions

1. Bring 1 cup water to just below boiling and remove from heat.
2. Add tea leaves and spices.
3. Steep for 4 minutes.
4. Strain, reserving the cinnamon stick.
5. Pour tea into a large mug and stir in honey, lemon juice, and lemon peel.
6. Float the rum and add the cinnamon stick as a garnish.