Honey-Spiced Bourbon Smash
A warm yet invigorating cocktail featuring honey sweetness and a hint of warming spices, perfect for cozy evenings. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh lime juice, and honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) 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
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz bourbon, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz honey syrup, and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with large clear ice cubes.
- Step 4: Garnish by lightly bruising a fresh thyme sprig to release aroma and placing it upright in the glass.
- Step 5: Optionally, sprinkle a tiny dash of ground cinnamon atop the drink for an aromatic touch.
