Stirred Honeyed Whiskey Old-Fashioned

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

A smooth, warming whiskey cocktail sweetened with honey and balanced by aromatic bitters, served over a large ice cube. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, 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 whiskey
• 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 large strip orange peel

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place a large clear ice cube in a rocks glass.
2. Step 2: In a mixing glass filled with ice cubes to the brim, pour 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1/2 oz honey syrup, and add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
4. Step 4: Strain the mixture over the large ice cube in the rocks glass.
5. Step 5: Express the oils of 1 large strip of orange peel by holding it over the glass and twisting it to release the oils, then rub the peel around the rim and rest it on the glass as garnish.