Honey is a versatile and delicious ingredient for cocktails, adding sweetness and depth to various drinks. We recommend using up the remains of the honey in your jar to make a delicious cocktail.

Here are some popular honey cocktail recipes:

Bee's Knees:

50ml gin

25ml fresh lemon juice

2tsp honey Shake all ingredients with ice, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Honey Bourbon Sour:

50ml bourbon

25ml fresh lemon juice

2tsp honey

Dash of Angostura bitters (optional) Shake all ingredients with ice, then strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge or cherry.

Honey-Lavender Margarita:

50ml silver tequila

25ml fresh lime juice

2tsp honey

1tsp lavender syrup Shake all ingredients with ice, then strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Honey Mojito:

50ml white rum

25ml fresh lime juice

2tsp honey

4-6 fresh mint leaves

Soda water Muddle the mint leaves and honey syrup in a glass. Add rum, lime juice, and ice. Top with soda water and stir gently. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge.

Honeyed Hot Toddy:

50ml whisky (bourbon or Scotch)

1 tbsp honey

20ml fresh lemon juice

Hot water Stir honey and lemon juice into a mug. Add whiskey, then fill with hot water. Stir until honey is dissolved. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cinnamon stick.

Honey Ginger Fizz:

50mlvodka or gin

25ml fresh lemon juice

1tbsp honey

2tsp ginger syrup

Soda water Shake vodka/gin, lemon juice, honey syrup, and ginger syrup with ice. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with soda water and stir gently. Garnish with a lemon wheel and candied ginger.

Remember to adjust the sweetness level to your preference and feel free to experiment with different types of honey for unique flavour profiles!

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