Honey-Spiced Bourbon Citrus Smash
A smooth bourbon cocktail enriched with honey sweetness and a hint of warming spices, balanced by bright orange and lemon. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Bourbon, Fresh orange juice, Fresh lemon juice 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 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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 oz Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- a pinch Ground cinnamon
- as needed Ice cubes
- 1 piece Orange twist
- 1 slice Lemon wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh orange juice, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz honey syrup, and add a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 3: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a rocks glass filled with large ice cubes.
- Step 4: Express the oils from an orange twist over the drink, then rest it on the rim.
- Step 5: Float a lemon wheel on top for a fresh citrus aroma.
