17 Honey syrup cocktails you can make in minutes!
Indulge in the sweet, natural flavors of honey syrup cocktails, perfect for those who appreciate a touch of sweetness in their drinks. Elevate your taste buds with these delightful concoctions, and discover how honey syrup can transform your favorite cocktails into something truly special.
Honey Syrup Cocktails: A Sweet Twist on Classic Drinks
Honey syrup adds a unique, natural sweetness to cocktails that sets them apart from other sugary drinks. Ideal for those who enjoy a touch of sweetness without overpowering their taste buds, honey syrup blends seamlessly with various spirits and mixers to create truly exceptional drinks.
The Allure of Honey Syrup
Natural Sweetness: Honey syrup is made from natural honey, which adds a subtle, earthy sweetness to cocktails that can't be replicated by other sweeteners.
Versatile: Honey syrup can be used in a wide range of cocktails, from classics like the Bee's Knees to innovative new creations. Its versatility makes it a must-have ingredient for any cocktail enthusiast.
Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether you're hosting a sophisticated soiree or just unwinding after a long day, honey syrup cocktails are the perfect addition to any event. Their unique flavor profile appeals to a wide range of palates, making them a hit at any gathering.
So, why not explore the world of honey syrup cocktails and experience the delightful difference this natural sweetener can bring to your favorite drinks? Cheers!
Bee's Knees
The Bee's Knees cocktail is a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and floral flavors. The honey syrup adds a rich sweetness, while the lemon juice provides a tangy, refreshing sourness. The gin's botanicals shine through, giving the drink a complex and satisfying taste.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Honey syrup: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
Recipe
- Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker
- 2 oz gin
- 0.75 oz honey syrup
- 0.75 oz lemon juice
- Add ice to the shaker
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass
- Garnish with a lemon twist
Brown Derby
The Brown Derby cocktail is a well-balanced mix of sweet, sour, and strong flavors. The bourbon provides a rich, warm base, while the grapefruit juice adds a tangy, citrusy note. The honey syrup brings a touch of sweetness to balance out the sourness of the grapefruit and the strength of the bourbon.
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Ingredients
- Bourbon: 2 oz(60ml)
- Grapefruit juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Honey syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Grapefruit twist: 1 (optional)
- Cherry: 1 (optional)
Recipe
- Prepare honey syrup by combining equal parts honey and warm water, stirring until fully dissolved. Allow to cool.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a grapefruit twist or cherry, if desired.
Honeysuckle
The Honeysuckle cocktail is a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and refreshing flavors. The combination of rum, honey, and lime creates a smooth and satisfying taste that is both bright and mellow. The drink is light and easy to sip, making it a perfect choice for warm weather or a relaxing evening.
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Ingredients
- White rum: 2 oz(60ml)
- Honey syrup: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Fresh lime juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
Recipe
- Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice and setting it aside
- Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker: 2 oz white rum, 0.75 oz honey syrup, and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds
- Discard the ice from the chilled coupe glass
- Strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe glass
- Garnish with a lime twist or a small sprig of fresh mint, if desired
Lakeside
The Lakeside cocktail has a balanced and refreshing taste, with a hint of sweetness from the honey syrup and a subtle tartness from the lemon juice. The gin adds a botanical complexity, while the elderflower liqueur provides a delicate floral note. Overall, the drink is light, crisp, and invigorating.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Elderflower liqueur: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Honey syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Soda water: Top
- Garnish: Mint Sprig
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Add the gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and honey syrup
- Shake well until chilled
- Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice
- Top with soda water
- Gently stir to combine
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint
Prohibition
The Prohibition cocktail has a complex flavor profile, with a mix of sweet, sour, and bitter notes. The sweetness of the honey syrup is balanced by the tartness of the lemon juice, while the herbal notes of gin and orange liqueur add depth and sophistication.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Orange liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Honey syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Orange peel: 1
Recipe
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the following ingredients:
- 2oz gin
- 1oz orange liqueur
- 0.75oz lemon juice
- 0.5oz honey syrup
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with an orange peel.
Spicy Fifty
The Spicy Fifty is a well-balanced cocktail with a combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. The sweetness from the vanilla vodka and elderflower liqueur is perfectly complemented by the sourness of the lime juice and the heat from the chili pepper.
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Ingredients
- Vanilla vodka: 50ml
- Elderflower liqueur: 15ml
- Fresh lime juice: 20ml
- Honey syrup: 10ml
- Red chili pepper: 1
- Garnish: Red Chili Pepper
Recipe
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the red chili pepper.
- Add the vanilla vodka, elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice, and honey syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a red chili pepper.
Ulysses
The Ulysses cocktail offers a harmonious balance of sweet, sour, and bitter flavors. The initial taste is citrusy and refreshing, followed by a subtle sweetness from the honey and a hint of bitterness from the herbal liqueur. The finish is smooth and warming, with a lingering spiciness from the ginger.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Honey syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Herbal liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ginger liqueur: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Orange bitters: 2 dashes
- Ice: as needed
- Garnish: LEMON TWIST:1
Recipe
- Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, honey syrup, herbal liqueur, ginger liqueur, and orange bitters.
- Add ice: Fill the shaker with ice and seal it tightly.
- Shake: Shake the cocktail vigorously for about 20 seconds, or until well chilled and combined.
- Strain: Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish: Express the oils from the lemon twist over the surface of the cocktail, then place the twist on the rim of the glass.
Nasty Woman
The Nasty Woman cocktail is a potent mix of sweet and sour. The bourbon gives it a strong, robust flavor, while the lemon juice adds a tangy kick. The honey syrup brings a sweet balance, making this cocktail a delightful blend of contrasting flavors.
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Ingredients
- Bourbon: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Honey syrup: 1 oz(30ml)
- Ice: As needed
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add 2 oz of bourbon, 1 oz of lemon juice, and 1 oz of honey syrup to the shaker.
- Shake well until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon and serve.
Henny Hustle
The Henny Hustle is a harmonious blend of strong, smooth, and sweet. The cognac lends a rich, full-bodied flavor, while the lemon juice adds a refreshing citrus twist. The honey syrup brings a subtle sweetness that ties everything together, making for a well-rounded, satisfying cocktail.
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Ingredients
- Hennessy cognac: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Honey syrup: 1 oz(30ml)
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add 2 oz of Hennessy cognac, 1 oz of lemon juice, and 1 oz of honey syrup.
- Shake well until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Bee Sting
The Bee Sting cocktail is a delightful blend of sweet, sour, and spicy. The honey syrup provides a smooth sweetness, the lemon juice adds a refreshing tang, and the jalapeno gives it a surprising kick. It's a full-bodied cocktail with a complex flavor profile.
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Ingredients
- Bourbon: 2 oz(60ml)
- Honey syrup: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Jalapeno: 1 slice
Recipe
- Muddle the jalapeno slice in a shaker.
- Add the bourbon, honey syrup, and lemon juice.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a jalapeno slice.
The Hanks Highball
The Hanks Highball has a refreshing, well-balanced taste. The sweetness of the honey syrup and the tartness of the lemon juice blend perfectly with the robust flavor of the bourbon. The ginger beer adds a spicy kick, while the bitters provide a subtle hint of complexity.
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Ingredients
- Bourbon: 2 oz(60ml)
- Honey syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ginger beer: 4 oz(120ml)
- Angostura bitters: 2 dashes
- Lemon wheel: 1
- Ginger slice: 1
Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add the bourbon, honey syrup, and lemon juice to the glass.
- Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
- Add a couple of dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a slice of ginger.
- Serve and enjoy.
Blondie Cocktail
The Blondie cocktail boasts a sweet yet tangy taste, with a hint of citrus. It's light, refreshing, and slightly fruity, making it a perfect choice for a warm summer day.
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Ingredients
- Vodka: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Honey syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ginger beer: 2 oz(60ml)
Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour in the vodka, lemon juice, and honey syrup.
- Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and enjoy.
Pillow Talk
The Pillow Talk cocktail is a delightful mix of sweet, sour, and floral notes. The sweetness of the honey is balanced by the tartness of the lemon, while the gin adds a strong, botanical flavor. The lavender garnish adds a subtle floral note, making this cocktail a complex and enjoyable experience.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Honey syrup: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lavender sprig: 1
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of honey syrup, and 1 oz of lemon juice.
- Shake well until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a sprig of lavender.
Lights Out
The Lights Out cocktail is a robust, full-bodied drink. It has a strong whiskey base, balanced by the sweetness of the honey and the tartness of the lemon. The ginger adds a spicy kick, while the bitters provide a complex, layered taste. It's a rich, warm, and slightly spicy cocktail.
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Ingredients
- Rye whiskey: 2 oz(60ml)
- Honey syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ginger liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Angostura bitters: 2 dashes
- Lemon twist: 1
- Cherry: 1
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add the rye whiskey, honey syrup, lemon juice, ginger liqueur, and Angostura bitters.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and a cherry.
Medicina Latina
The Medicina Latina offers a complex flavor profile. It's refreshingly sour from the lime juice, with a sweet and spicy kick from the honey and ginger syrups. The tequila provides a strong, earthy base, while the mezcal adds a subtle smoky note to the finish.
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Ingredients
- Blanco tequila: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lime juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Honey syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ginger syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Mezcal: 1tsp
- Candied ginger: 1 piece
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the blanco tequila, lime juice, honey syrup, and ginger syrup to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into an ice-filled short glass, over a single large ice cube or sphere if available.
- Carefully float the mezcal on top of the drink.
- Garnish with a piece of candied ginger or a twist of lemon on the rim of the glass.
Black Tea Shot
The Black Tea Shot offers a harmonious blend of the deep, malty flavors of black tea with the caramel and vanilla notes of bourbon, complemented by the natural sweetness and smoothness of honey. The lemon garnish adds a refreshing zest that brightens the overall experience.
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Ingredients
- Bourbon whiskey: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Honey syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Black tea: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Lemon twist: 1 garnish
Recipe
- Brew a cup of black tea and allow it to cool, or place in the refrigerator for quicker cooling.
- Prepare honey syrup by mixing equal parts hot water and honey until fully dissolved.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, cooled black tea, and honey syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain into a shot glass and garnish with a twist of lemon.
Detroiter
The Detroiter offers a harmonious blend of bitter, sweet, and tart flavors. The Cynar provides a herbal bitterness that is balanced by the warmth of the apple brandy. The fresh lemon juice adds a zesty tartness, while the honey syrup lends a velvety sweetness. The IPA introduces a hoppy kick that ties the drink together, creating a complex and satisfying taste profile.
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Ingredients
- Cynar: 1 oz(30ml)
- Apple brandy: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Lemon juice (fresh): 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Honey syrup (2: 1 oz(30ml)
- Ipa: 2 oz(60ml)
- Grapefruit peel: Garnish
Recipe
- Combine 1 oz Cynar, 0.75 oz apple brandy, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz honey syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Shake the mixture without ice to integrate the ingredients.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again until chilled.
- Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.
- Top with 1 oz of IPA and gently stir.
- Top off with the remaining 1 oz of IPA.
- Garnish with a grapefruit peel.
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