Barrel Aged Honey Old Fashioned

Old fashioned in a cut crystal rocks glass with a large clear ice shard, an orange peel and a stemmed cherry, against a black background.

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Honey used: Whiskey Barrel Aged Honey

I make my old fashioned with honey syrup instead of a sugar cube, and the barrel aged honey is the one I reach for. It doesn't need much. A small spoon of it rounds out the bourbon without making it sweet.

Serves 1 | Prep 3 min

Whiskey Barrel Aged Honey syrup for the bourbon drinks

Stir 1/4 cup Whiskey Barrel Aged Honey into 1/4 cup warm water until it dissolves. Let it cool before using. It keeps in a covered jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Please enjoy responsibly. 21+ only.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bourbon (we recommend Tarnished Truth Bourbon)
  • 1/4 ounce Whiskey Barrel Aged Honey syrup (recipe above)
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters (optional)
  • Ice
  • Orange peel

Glass and garnish

Rocks glass, one large ice cube, an orange peel.

Steps

  1. Add the bourbon, honey syrup and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir for about 30 seconds, until it's very cold.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over one big cube.
  4. Twist the orange peel over the drink so its oils land on top, then drop it in.

Tips

  • Start with 1/4 ounce of syrup. You can always stir in a little more.

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