Well, I jinxed myself. I was thinking last Sunday that I had gone through this whole winter without having been sick once. No flu. No cold. No sniffles, sneezing, coughing, or runny nose. I was feeling glorious… until Tuesday evening when my throat felt raw, the sneezing began, and that was the beginning of the end. But this unfortunate malady makes this week’s Friday cocktail all the more relevant. One tinted with the fond memories of childhood. Yes, I said it. We were given hot toddies as children when we were sick. So what’s the big deal? It worked to help us feel better and get better. And tonight, this drink is on deck because I need it. It’s a double bonus because I have Stroh’s Rum from Austria along with Bavarian acacia honey. If you feel a cold or flu coming on, be sure to try this recipe. Or if you just want to enjoy a hot drink with loads of simple flavors to warm up on a cold extended winter’s night. Either way, just try it!

Preheat a mug with hot water. Add the hot water and lemon juice to a large mug. Stir the honey in to dissolve it. Add the rum and gently stir to combine.

Enjoy!

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