Honeyed Bourbon and Blood Orange Stir
A smooth bourbon cocktail sweetened with honey and balanced by the tartness of blood orange, stirred to silky perfection and served over a large ice cube. This cocktails-inspired cocktails & drinks ready in about 6 minutes brings together bourbon, fresh blood orange juice, 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 "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 blood orange juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
- 1 large clear ice cube
- 1 blood orange twist
Equipment for this recipe
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh blood orange juice, 1/2 oz honey syrup, and add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Place one large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
- Step 4: Strain the cocktail over the large ice cube.
- Step 5: Express the oils of a blood orange twist over the surface by pinching it above the glass, then rim the glass with the twist and lay it inside as garnish.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honeyed Bourbon and Blood Orange Stir take to make?
Total time is about 6 minutes (6 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home bartenders find this fits a single afternoon; scale up the batch for parties or pitchers.
How do I store leftover Honeyed Bourbon and Blood Orange Stir?
Refrigerate any leftover honeyed bourbon and blood orange stir in a sealed pitcher or jar for up to 3–4 days. Do not reheat — drinks are served chilled. If the recipe uses sparkling water or fresh herbs, hold those back and add fresh just before pouring so the drink stays bright and fizzy.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honeyed Bourbon and Blood Orange Stir?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honeyed Bourbon and Blood Orange Stir for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honeyed Bourbon and Blood Orange Stir?
Cocktails cocktails & drinks like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
