Queen Bee Whiskey Cocktail
Photo: Mia Yakel
Who doesn’t love a good whiskey cocktail made for warm-weather sipping? This one gets an especially summery lift from a thyme-honey syrup and crushed ice.
Ingredients
- 1½ oz. bourbon
- ¾ oz. Amontillado sherry
- ¾ oz. thyme-honey syrup
- ¼ oz. fresh lemon juice
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Simple syrup (1:1) to taste
- Tools:shaker, strainer
- Glass:punch or coupe
- Garnish:thyme sprig
Preparation
Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a glass over crushed ice. Garnish.
Thyme-Honey Syrup:
1 cup hot water
1 cup honey
5 sprigs of thyme
Steep the thyme in hot water for 15 minutes. Stir in the honey. Strain the thyme out of mixture, then store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.