Mama's Good for What Ails You Drink

This drink is my MIL alternative to tea for her sick children. It is sweet and soothing when you have a sore throat or a bad cold. But I guess you could drink it anytime. The almond flavor is what makes this drink so wonderful. Best served on a cold winter day.

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 2  cups sugar
• 1  cup  orange juice
• 3⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract

Directions

1. Boil the water and sugar until sugar has dissolved.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Serve warm.
4. Can be refrigerated and reheated for at least a week-if it lasts that long.