Tea and Sympathy

Recently a friend was in the midst of a personal conflict and was asked if I could suggest a good drink to comfort her. I remembered a drink that I had in the past by the name of “Tea and Sympathy”.

Sometimes things get tough and you just want a warm cocktail to comfort you.

Ingredients for Tea and Sympathy:

- 8-10 oz. Hot Bigelow Constant Comment Tea (cinnamon spiced tea will do)

- 1 shot of Grand Marnier (Contreau will work if you don’t have the good stuff)

- A twist of lemon
- Honey to taste

This drink is satisfying when you need comfort. It’s also great when you get off the slopes and want something different than a Hot Buttered Rum.

Cheers!

The Blender Hot Toddy

It’s that time a year: "Season of the Cold and Flu"… And a friend of mine just told me that she’s laid up in bed with one of the worst sore throats she’s had in a while. I suggested she try my Hot Toddy remedy and then thought: "Why not share it with everyone?":

- 10 oz. Hot Chamomile Tea
- A Squeeze of Lemon
- Honey to taste
- 1 shot of Brandy or Cognac
- A couple of slices of Fresh Ginger, if you have it (optional)

The taste isn’t “amazing”, but it’s not bad either and can really soothe the most irritable throat.