{Recipe} Sweet Heat ~ Cold Weather Drink

When Jack Frost brings in the chill, this very easy to make hot drink becomes a daily staple in our household. It’s a spicy alternative to hot cocoa plus it helps soothe our sore throats when winter colds hit. We occasionally experiment with other flavor combinations, but this is still our favorite.

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Instant powdered lemon ice tea mix
• 2 Tbl Instant powdered sweetened orange drink mix
• 6 Tbl Red Hot cinnamon candies

To Make the Mix:

Place all ingredients into a jar or other tightly-sealing container. Shake to mix. To Make the Drink:

1. Measure one heaping tablespoon of the drink mixture and place into a heat-safe mug.
2. Pour one cup of hot water over drink mixture. (Water just at boiling temp works best.)
3. Stir until well-blended and candies have melted.
4. Sip carefully!

~Tonya – Tyrneathem

Tonya is a stay-at-home mom to a precocious two-year-old son that takes every opportunity to steal the spotlight. She’s wife to her romantic knight in mostly-shining armor. They live in Wisconsin in a house ruled by their two crazy cats. Perhaps naming them after goddesses was a bad idea. The family’s obsession with dragons inspired the name of Tonya’s blog… Tyrneathem means “Children of the Dragons.” The cast of characters above are woven through her posts about life, crafts, and whatever else pops into her head.