Golden Honey Whiskey Sour

The Golden Honey Whiskey Sour is a modern take on the classic whiskey sour, created at the renowned Milk & Honey speakeasy in New York City. This cocktail features a luscious blend of bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and a velvety honey syrup that adds a delicately sweet complexity to the drink. Served over a large ice cube, it's a smooth and rich libation that's perfect for sipping and savoring.

Golden Honey Whiskey Sour

A modern twist on the traditional whiskey sour, the Golden Honey Whiskey Sour is a silky-smooth blend of bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup, creating a rich and delightful cocktail.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz honey syrup
  • 1 large ice cube

Instructions

  1. Prepare the honey syrup by combining honey and warm water in a sealed container and shaking until well combined. (Honey syrup makes 1/2 cup and can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 week.)
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
  3. Add the bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 ounce of the prepared honey syrup to the shaker.
  4. Shake the mixture until chilled, approximately 15 seconds.
  5. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with one large ice cube.
  6. No garnish needed.