Its Honey week!!

Welcome to this week's sweetest edition yet, where we dive into the liquid gold of cocktail ingredients - Honey! Prepare your taste buds as we explore how this delightful syrup buzzes its way into the heart of four classic cocktails: Oliver Twist, Mulled Wine, Hot Toddy, and Hot Tea Toddy. It's going to be a deliciously sweet ride!

Did you know that honey isn't just a delightfully sweet syrup but also a small time traveler in your cocktail glass? This golden nectar made by bees is the only food that never spoils. Imagine sipping on a drop of history dating back to ancient Egyptian tombs over 3,000 years old, yet still perfectly edible today. Cheers to the immortal sweetness in our drinks!

Honey, the golden elixir, has been serenading our taste buds since around 7000 BC, making it a cherished ingredient in the world's oldest alcoholic beverage - mead. From its ancient medicinal acclaim to inspiring modern mixologists worldwide, honey's unparalleled flavor continues to sweeten the deal in innovative and classic cocktail creations alike. Let's explore this age-old sweetener's journey and how it enriches our favorite libations.

Happy shaking all

Nick

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Quirky Honey fact!

Did you know that honey isn't just a delightfully sweet syrup but also a small time traveler in your cocktail? Honey, the golden nectar made by bees, is the only food that never spoils. Archaeologists have discovered pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible! So, when you mix honey into your cocktail, you're sipping on a drop of history. Cheers to the immortal sweetness that adds a timeless twist to your drinks!

Some more great Honey cocktails

The Hot Toddy, with its warming blend of spices and sweet honey aroma, is the perfect comforter and will soothe any aches, pains or winter sniffles.

A variation on the classic Hot Toddy, this comforting drink is especially good if you think you are coming down with a cold.

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A quick history lesson

Honey, the golden elixir harvested from the hard labor of bees, has been sweetening dishes and drinks since ancient times. Its use in cocktails can be traced back to around 7000 BC, where it was a key ingredient in mead, considered the world's oldest alcoholic beverage. This natural sweetener has not only been prized for its delightful taste but also for its medicinal properties, believed by the ancient Egyptians to have healing powers. Fast-forward to the 21st century, honey's versatility and depth of flavor continue to inspire mixologists around the globe, making it an indispensable component in creating innovative and classic cocktails alike.

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