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A warming twist on a classic old fashioned, with honey and fresh ginger adding depth and complexity to the smooth bourbon base. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bourbon, honey syrup (1:1 honey to water), fresh ginger 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 195 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
- 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 0.25 oz fresh ginger juice
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 wide strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place a large clear ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Step 2: In a mixing glass filled with ice cubes, combine 2 oz bourbon, 0.5 oz honey syrup, 0.25 oz fresh ginger juice, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
- Step 3: Stir gently for 30 seconds with a bar spoon to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture over the large ice cube in the rocks glass.
- Step 5: Express the oils of 1 wide orange peel over the glass surface by holding it over the drink and twisting, then rest the peel inside the glass as garnish.








