Honey Gin Cocktail Recipe

by Katie Sweeney 2

Expensive honey isn't only good stirred into tea, it's also wonderful for sweetening cocktails. In this drink, the wildflower honey adds a lovely floral quality as well as providing a subtle sweetness. With only four ingredients — honey, orange juice, lemon juice, and gin — this libation is fairly simple, but it's sophisticated and perfectly balanced. For those who dislike gin, I recommend trying a different spirit; vodka would be fine, but also a caramely whiskey or bourbon, like Basil Hayden, would be delicious. Ready for the easy recipe? Keep reading.

From Ricardo Zárate for the National Honey Board

Bee's Knees

Ingredients

1 tablespoon honey
2 ounces gin
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice

Directions

1. Combine all four ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Before adding the ice, stir well to incorporate the thick honey with the other liquids.
2. Add ice and shake for 30 seconds.
3. Strain into a chilled coupe and enjoy!

Makes 1 drink.

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