How to make Russian Tea with Muddy River Spiced Carolina Rum | Russian Tea with rum recipe

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

black tea

🥗Healthier: green tea

💰Cheaper: generic tea bags

Green tea offers health benefits and a lighter flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: cinnamon sticks

Nutmeg adds warmth and spice without the cost of sticks.

Start with making black tea using a tea bag.

Soak the tea bag in hot water for a couple of minutes to brew the tea.

Squeeze a couple of oranges to get about 4 ounces of orange juice per drink.

Add a small squeeze of lemon juice, about 0.25 ounces per drink.

Pour in 2 ounces of spiced rum into each drink.

Stir the mixture to combine.

Garnish with cinnamon sticks for extra flavor.

Add diagonal slices of orange for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

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