by Austin Carter
New Recipe
Course: cocktail Cuisine: American Prep Time:5minutes Cook Time:2minutes Total Time:7minutes Calories: 35kcal Author: Austin Carter Servings: 1
– Small Saucepan – Cocktail shaker – Rocks glass – Ice
– 1/4 cup honey – 1/4 cup water – 2 ounces bourbon – 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice – 1/2 ounce honey syrup – Lemon peel or slice for garnish, optional
– Combine honey and water in a small saucepan and simmer for 2 minutes until fully combined. Let it cool for 5 minutes. – Store leftover honey syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
– Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. – Add bourbon, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce of honey syrup to the shaker. – Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until very cold.
– Strain the cocktail into an ice-filled rocks glass. – Garnish with a lemon twist if desired.