Hot Tea Mojito

Holy moly Pinterest! You've really come through on this one! Everyone who knows me, knows I'm a big fan of the Hot Toddy (hot tea, whiskey, honey and lemon) for anything from a tickle in my throat to full blown Bronchitis. Ok, even if it's a cold, rainy day, my solution is always a Hot Toddy....Until now! Meet the Hot Tea Mojito...It's even good without the fresh mint leaves (strange as it sounds, I was fresh out.) If you want to get fancy, use a heat-proof wine glass.

Makes 1 big serving (or 2 wimpy ones)

1 Cup water
2 tablespoons loosely packed fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teabag (Earl Grey, English Breakfast or Black tea)
1/4 cup rum (light or dark, whatever)
1 tablespoon lime juice

1. Boil the water in a teapot (or microwave proof mug)
2. Add mint leaves, brown sugar, lime juice and teabag. Let tea steep about 2 minutes.
3. Strain through a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth (let's be honest, I used a paper towel) and enjoy!