LATEST NEWS Home For The Holidays LoginSubscribe Newsletters Contact HOME NEWS EVENTS COMMUNITY LINKS PHOTOS ARCHIVES PONCA CITY MONTHLY Cocktail Of The Month: Classic Hot Toddy Tue, November 23, 2021Jill Rowe / Staff Writer Recipe: 2 ounces of whiskey 2 teaspoons honey 1/2 squeezed lemon 2 cinnamon sticks 3/4 cup of hot water Pour the hot water on top of the ingredients, add a lemon round for garnish, stir, sip and enjoy! History of the Hot Toddy: As the sun begins to set a little bit earlier each day and the nights cool down, nothing beats a hot toddy for cozy, sweater-weather comfort. It is my personal belief that this cocktail will knock out a cold faster than beans through a cowboy. The warm liquids can be soothing, and the lemon water with honey can help to loosen congestion and help prevent dehydration. Hot toddy's ingredients are nutrient-packed with antiviral properties and immune boosters. For centuries people have used hot toddies as a natural remedy for symptoms associated with the common cold. Worldwide, numerous recipes have been adapted, and the drink's history is a little hazy because of its simplicity. Many believe the hot toddy was first concocted in the 18th century in Scotland. There is another theory that since Great Britain was involved in trade with India during that time, the cocktail may have been named from the toddy, an Indian drink made from palm tree sap. Whether or not this is true, one thing is for sure: Palm tree sap is not a usual ingredient in a hot toddy. The ingredient list is pretty straightforward; all you need is hot water, sugar, and spices. Whiskey, or as I like to call it, the golden nectar, is the traditional alcohol for a hot toddy; however, bourbon, rye, brandy, or rum may also be used. Cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger are just a few spices that can give your hot toddy a whole new flavor profile. You can also play with any other components that give off a toasty, wintery vibe (for instance, apple cider). I like to stick with the classic recipe, but feel free to play around with the ingredients and make it your own! Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest More EVENTS 1 DEC Festival of Angels 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Pioneer Woman Ponca City OK 74604 3 DEC Ponca City’s Annual Lighted Christmas Parade 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM Grand Avenue Ponca City OK 745601 3 DEC Lighted Christmas Parade & Christmas Open House Weekend (all weekend) All Day Event 100 block east grand Ponca City OK 74601 4 DEC Free Holiday Movies at The Hub 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM 16601 West South Avenue Tonkawa OK 74653 MORE EVENTS POPULAR RECENT 1 Stone Barn Story Enters a New Chapter 12/01/2020 2 Bird Scooters coming to Ponca City on September 27 09/16/2021 3 Four Ponca City Fighters Set to Compete this Weekend in Enid MMA Competition 07/29/2021 4 Debra Rue Tells the Untold Story of the 12 Pioneer Women Statues 03/13/2021 5 Business Spotlight: Hideaway Marina 08/01/2021 THIS WEEK'S POLL Do you plan to get vaccinated? Yes No Unsure After FDA Approval HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Previous Next Facebook Twitter Instagram About Us News USA Entertainment Technology Business Policies & Info Services Classifieds Directory Real Estate Events © Copyright 2021, All Rights Reserved About | Contact | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions