Scotch Honey Lemon Twist
A smooth and balanced Scotch cocktail with the natural sweetness of honey and a bright lemon note, finished with a fragrant lemon twist. This Scottish recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together blended Scotch whisky, honey syrup, and 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 180 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 blended Scotch whisky
- 1/2 oz honey syrup
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 dash orange bitters
- for garnish lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz blended Scotch whisky, 1/2 oz honey syrup, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1 dash orange bitters.
- Step 2: Add ice to the mixing glass and stir gently for 30 seconds until well-chilled and diluted to the right balance.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled rocks glass, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve.
