Dec 17, 2013by Liz Willner
Serves:
Makes one cocktail
Old Fashioned Cocktail
Substitute honeyed simple syrup in this new take on a classic cocktail.
Ingredients
Cocktail:
1 tablespoon honeyed simple syrup
2 dashes bitters
2 ounces rye whiskey or bourbon
1 1-inch strip lemon rind
1 amarena cherry
Honeyed Simple Syrup:
1/4 cup water
Instructions
Shake syrup, bitters and whiskey with a handful of ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. Strain and serve in a highball glass garnished with lemon twist and amarena cherry.
To make Honeyed Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add honey. Once dissolved, remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
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