Hot Honey Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1 sugar cube or 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 teaspoon Heatwave Hot Honey
- Orange peel (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
- Brown sugar (for rim)
- Extra Heatwave Hot Honey (for rim)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Glass Rim:
- Lightly coat the rim of an old fashioned glass with a small amount of Heatwave Hot Honey.
- Dip the honey-coated rim into a plate of brown sugar to evenly coat it.
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Make the Old Fashioned:
- In the glass, place the sugar cube (or brown sugar) and dashes of bitters.
- Muddle the sugar and bitters together until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Add the Heatwave Hot Honey and mix well.
- Add a large ice cube or several smaller ice cubes to the glass.
- Pour the bourbon or rye whiskey over the ice.
- Stir gently to combine all the flavors.
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Garnish:
- Express the oils of an orange peel over the glass by holding it over the drink and giving it a gentle twist.
- Rub the peel around the rim of the glass for extra aroma.
- Drop the peel into the glass as a garnish.
Enjoy your Hot Honey Old Fashioned with a sweet and spicy twist!