Citrus Honey Old Fashioned

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-13 · Updated 2026-07-13

A smooth, honey-sweetened Old Fashioned with bright citrus notes that elevate the classic bourbon experience. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together bourbon, honey syrup (1:1 honey and water), and orange bitters for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• 1 large ice cube
• 1 wide strip orange peel

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1 large ice cube in a rocks glass.
2. Step 2: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz bourbon, 1/2 oz honey syrup, and 2 dashes of orange bitters.
3. Step 3: Stir gently for 30 seconds with a bar spoon until well chilled and slightly diluted.
4. Step 4: Strain the mixture into the rocks glass over the large ice cube.
5. Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the drink to release the oils, then rim the glass and drop the peel inside as garnish.