This Smoked Honey & Rosemary Whisky Sour presents a smoky, sweet and softly spiced flavour. The richness of whisky pairs with honey syrup, fresh lemon, and a touch of rosemary for an earthy twist. Simple to make, it’s a fireside cocktail that feels both familiar and indulgent.
Prep Time: 3 mins
Servings: 1
Price Range: Affordable
Difficulty: Medium
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Smoked Honey & Rosemary Whisky Sour Cocktail Ingredients
Alcohol
- 50 ml Scotch Whisky (We used Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky)
Juices, Sodas & Syrups
- 25 ml Lemon Juice
- 15 ml Honey Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Fruit & Other
- 1 rosemary sprig to garnish
- Lemon slice to garnish
Smoked Honey & Rosemary Whisky Sour Cocktail Recipe
Only seven steps to make the perfect Smoked Honey & Rosemary Whisky Sour!
- To start off you need to make the honey syrup. To do this, combine equal parts runny honey and hot water, stir until smooth, and cool before using.
- Add the whisky, lemon juice, honey syrup, and bitters to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Lightly slap a sprig of rosemary to release the aroma and garnish along with a lemon wheel.
- Briefly flame the rosemary sprig to release the smokiness.
- Serve, sip and enjoy!
Equipment
This cocktail will need the following equipment:
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Hawthorne Strainer
- Rocks Glass
Cocktail Units & Pricing
We’ve based these volumes, units and pricing off our alcohol database. Our prices are based off open Open Exchange Rates from the GBP total.
| Ingredient | Volume | Units | Price |
| Scotch Whisky | 50 ml | 2.00 | £1.00 |
| Lemon Juice | 25 ml | 0.00 | £0.03 |
| Angostura bitters | 5 ml | 0.22 | £0.25 |
| Honey | 10 ml | 0.00 | £0.03 |
| 90 ml | 2.22 | £1.31 | $1.74* | €1.51* |
FAQs
Can I batch the honey syrup?
Yes – just scale the syrup recipe and store it in the fridge. It will keep for up to a week in a sealed bottle or jar.
Can I use bourbon instead of scotch?
Yes, bourbon works perfectly and makes the cocktail a little sweeter and rounder in flavour.
