Honeyed Smokey Sour

This Tequila Honey Bee cocktail is a delightful blend of sweet and smoky flavors, perfect for any occasion. The gentle rinse of mezcal adds a subtle smokiness to the drink while the honey syrup and lemon juice provide a balanced sweetness and tanginess. This refreshing cocktail is garnished with a twist of lemon peel, adding a hint of citrus aroma to each sip.

Honeyed Smokey Sour

A delightful blend of sweet and smoky flavors, this cocktail features reposado tequila, honey syrup, lemon juice, and a touch of mezcal, garnished with a twist of lemon peel.

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Prep Time 3 mins
Total Time 3 mins

Ingredients

  • A dash of mezcal (to rinse)
  • 2 oz reposado tequila
  • 1 oz honey syrup
  • 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Garnish: lemon peel

Instructions

  1. Rinse a rocks glass with the mezcal, coating the inside and discarding the excess.
  2. Add the tequila, honey syrup, and lemon juice into a shaker with ice, and shake until well-chilled.
  3. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
  4. Top with 2 dashes of bitters.
  5. Garnish with a lemon peel.