boiling water
1 tea bag (may be Chai tea, Earl Grey, Orange Pekoe, or what have you)
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 - 2 Tablespoons honey
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (you may not need to use this if the tea bag is Chai)
2 ounces dark rum
Pour about 3/4 of a cup of the water over the tea bug in a mug. Steep 3 - 5 minutes. Remove tea bag. To the mug add lemon juice, honey and cinnamon if using. Stir well. Add the rum and stir again.
Note: It is not wise to mix this alcoholic beverage with over the counter cold medications! (They warn you on the medication packages to avoid alcohol)
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