Perfect Honey Bee Cocktail Recipe
A simple, balanced cocktail combining bourbon, honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice for a smooth, refreshing drink with a perfect sweet and sour balance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz bourbon
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and warm water)
- Ice
- Lemon twist or wheel (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the honey syrup by combining equal parts honey and warm water until dissolved.
- Juice the lemon to get 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, straining out seeds and pulp.
- Add 2 oz bourbon, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz honey syrup into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker halfway with fresh ice cubes.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Strain the cocktail into a rocks or coupe glass filled with fresh ice or neat.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or wheel and serve.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Honey syrup should be made with warm water to dissolve honey fully. Adjust honey syrup or lemon juice to balance sweetness and sourness. Big ice cubes melt slower and keep the cocktail from watering down quickly. Variations include adding spices, herbs, or using agave syrup for a vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 4
- Calories: 160180
- Sugar: 13
- Carbohydrates: 14
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