Amaretto Tea

So, I've come down with my first cold of the winter season - even though it's not winter yet! And the hubs and I went out for Mexican, figuring some spicy food would clear out the sinuses. Our trusty waitress, upon hearing we had colds, suggested starting off with an Amaretto Tea. It was a simple but tasty drink (recipe below) that definitely warms you up and helps clear the nose.

Our version:
1 cup hot water
2 ounces amaretto
hint of lemon juice

We've seen versions online that substitute whipped cream or regular cream for the lemon juice, but honestly, the extra calories aren't necessary, and when we have colds, we try to avoid dairy.

Amaretto is an Italian liqueur that has the flavor of Almonds.

Another variation: use hot tea instead of hot water, but you'll want to use a mild tea (Lipton is fine), or an English breakfast tea, lightly steeped. An herbal tea will be too sweet. Enjoy experimenting!