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Bourbon and Honey Old Fashioned Cocktail

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This slightly sweet and boozy twist on a traditional Old Fashioned Cocktail is made with bourbon and a bit of honey. A quick how-to video shows you just how easy it is to make this bourbon based cocktail recipe for your next happy hour or cocktail party. Cheers!

Ingredients

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Honey Syrup

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup water

Bourbon and Honey Old Fashioned

  • 1 teaspoon honey syrup
  • 3 dashes bitters
  • 2 ounces bourbon whiskey
  • Ice
  • 1 or 2 cherries
  • 1 strip orange peel

Instructions

  1. To make the Honey Syrup, in a 1-quart saucepan, mix honey and water. Heat about 2 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until honey is dissolved. Remove from heat; and set aside 1 hour to cool. Pour syrup into glass jar. Cover jar; refrigerate until ready to use. Makes about 1/2 cup.
  2. In a low ball glass, stir together the honey syrup, bitters and bourbon. Add ice and garnish with cherries and orange peel.

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