Apricot Evening Amber

Apricot nectar gives hot water a soft stone-fruit flavor and a little body. Honey adds a rounder sweetness, though the nectar may already provide plenty. Mix the fruit with the water first and taste at a comfortable temperature before sweetening. It’s a warmer, gentler alternative to a sharp citrus cup. The apricot should remain the flavor you notice, with honey helping around the edges rather than turning it into a mug of sweetness.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Hot water
• 2 oz Apricot nectar
• 1/2 tsp Honey (optional)

Make it

1. Add the tea or fruit and spices to a heatproof mug or small saucepan.
2. Pour in the hot water. Steep tea for the time on its packet, or gently simmer fruit for 3–5 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags. Strain if you prefer, add any optional sweetener, and sip while comfortably warm.

Benefits

Apricot · refreshing fluids

Apricot makes room for more water in your day. The 6 oz base carries a rounded, tangy stone-fruit flavor without needing alcohol to give it character.

A warmer side of apricot

The water carries a rounded, tangy stone-fruit flavor from apricot, giving you a fragrant warm drink to enjoy in place of an alcoholic nightcap.