spiced honey citrus mint bourbon smash______________________________Zingy, spice forward honey simple syrup highlights this fun take on a cocktail classic!
Ingredients
- 4-5 mint leaves
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/2 oz lemon juice (about 1 tbsp)
- 2 oz spiced honey syrup (3-4 tbsp)
- sparkling water to top
spiced honey simple syrup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 2-inch orange peel
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- To make the syrup, heat ingredients in a small saucepan over medium until simmering. Lower heat and warm for 10 minutes. Strain into a container with an airtight lid. You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week.
- For the cocktail: muddle mint leaves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Measure bourbon, lemon juice, and honey syrup into the shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously 8-10 times. Strain into a cocktail glass. Top with sparkling water and garnish with mint leaves.