Pearland Honey Bourbon Old Fashioned
A rich, warming bourbon cocktail sweetened with honey and brightened with a hint of orange, perfect for slow sipping. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bourbon, honey syrup (1:1 honey and water), Angostura 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 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
- 3/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 wide strip orange peel
- 1 large clear ice cube
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place a large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
- Step 2: In a mixing glass filled halfway with ice, combine 2 oz bourbon, 3/4 oz honey syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture over the large ice cube in the rocks glass.
- Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface by holding it with the outer skin facing down and twisting firmly to release oils, then rub the peel around the rim and rest it on the edge as garnish.









