Honey Cocktails

Discover how Humble Bee Honey adds natural sweetness and depth to classic cocktails.

Steps & Ingrediants

Honey Scotch Old Fashioned

A rich, warming cocktail with smooth whisky and natural honey.

Ingredients

  • 60ml Scotch whisky

  • 10ml Humble Bee Honey Syrup* (or 1 tsp Humble Bee Honey)

  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

  • Orange peel

  • Ice

Method

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.

  2. Add the Scotch, honey syrup, and bitters.

  3. Stir until well chilled.

  4. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.

  5. Garnish with an orange peel.

Bee's Knees

A timeless classic that's bright, citrusy, and beautifully balanced.

Ingredients

  • 60ml gin

  • 25ml fresh lemon juice

  • 20ml Humble Bee Honey Syrup*

  • Lemon twist

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.

  2. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.

  3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Honey Bourbon Smash

Refreshing, lightly sweet, and perfect all year round.

Ingredients

  • 60ml bourbon

  • 20ml fresh lemon juice

  • 15ml Humble Bee Honey Syrup*

  • 6–8 fresh mint leaves

  • Crushed ice

  • Lemon wedge and mint sprig

Method

  1. Gently muddle the mint with the honey syrup in a shaker.

  2. Add bourbon, lemon juice, and ice.

  3. Shake well.

  4. Pour into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.

  5. Garnish with fresh mint and a lemon wedge.

Honey Syrup

For the smoothest cocktails, make a simple honey syrup.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Humble Bee Honey

  • ½ cup warm water

Method

  1. Combine the honey and warm water.

  2. Stir until completely dissolved.

  3. Allow to cool before using.

  4. Store refrigerated for up to two weeks.

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