Description
A smoky, citrusy, and subtly sweet whiskey cocktail perfect for celebrating Father’s Day with a smooth, refreshing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz whiskey (bourbon or rye works best)
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Club soda, to top
- Lemon wheel or twist, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the honey syrup by combining equal parts honey and warm water until blended.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup to the shaker.
- Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until pale and frothy.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with club soda for a light fizz.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel or twist.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Shake with fresh, cold ice to chill without over-diluting.
- Choose a quality whiskey with smooth smoky notes.
- Do not skip the bitters for depth and complexity.
- This cocktail can be pre-mixed and stored up to 24 hours in the fridge without club soda.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Father's Day cocktail, whiskey cocktail, bourbon drink, rye cocktail, honey syrup cocktail, citrus cocktail