4 Foolproof Whisky and Honey Cocktails
FROM CLASSICS like Drambuie — a liqueur of , honey, herbs, and spices — to honey and whisky mash-ups, whisky and honey are the bee’s knees.
“The flavors of honey and whisky, particularly bourbon, were just meant to go together,” says Keith Emms, tastemeister at Global Flavors, purveyors of world class spirit essences.
As a natural product with a range of types and intriguing characteristics, honey isn’t just one flavor, but many.
“One of the coolest things about mixing cocktails with honey is that there are so many varieties out there to choose from,” says Keith.
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“I would generally try to pair honey varietals with complementary flavors, as opposed to contrasting flavors, but depending on what is in the drink there are really no rules.”
The key to deploying honey is to get it into a stable form so you can actually mix it in drinks.
“Before it’s cut with water, honey, in its pure form, is pretty much unmixable,” Keithsays.
The solution is to first thin the honey with water so it mixes like a sucrose-based simple syrup.
“I recommend cutting it with hot water, two parts honey to one part water, so it is much more practical to mix with,” Keith advises.
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“Simply heat water and honey over low heat in a saucepan and stir until well mixed.
“Cool before use and store in the refrigerator for up to one month.”
4 Classic Whisky and Honey Cocktails
Penicillin
2 oz. Grainge Single Malt Whiskey
- ¾ oz. honey syrup
- ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
- ¼ oz. peated Islay single malt
- 2-3 thin slices fresh ginger
Muddle ginger slices in shaker with all ingredients except single malt. Shake with ice and strain into ice-filled rocks glass.
Float the single malt atop the drink and garnish with candied ginger pieces.
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Gold Rush
- 2 oz. Kentucky Bourbon
- ¾ oz. honey syrup
- ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into ice-filled rocks glass.
Classic Hot Toddy
- 1½ oz. Jack Bourbon
- ¾ oz. wildflower honey syrup
- Hot chamomile tea
- Cinnamon stick and lemon wheel for garnish
Build in a toddy mug, top with chamomile tea and garnish with a cinnamon stick and lemon wheel.
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Chai Hot Toddy
- 1½ oz. Superior Legend Whiskey
- ¾ oz. honey syrup
- Chai
- Clove-studded orange twist for garnish
Build in a toddy mug, top with chai, and garnish with an orange twist studded with cloves.
Until next time… Happy Distilling!
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