Ingredients

  • 2 ozwhite-rum
  • ¾ ozhoney(Diluted with equal parts warm water)
  • ¾ ozfresh-orange-juice
  • 🍋Orange twist(garnish)

🔧 Tools

shakerstrainerjigger

Instructions

  1. Combine honey with equal parts warm water to create honey syrup.
  2. Add rum, honey syrup, and orange juice to a shaker.
  3. Fill with ice and shake vigorously.
  4. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. Garnish with an orange twist.

📜 History

The Honey Bee emerged during Prohibition as a way to make bathtub spirits palatable. Honey was a common sweetener that masked harsh alcohol flavors. This classic has seen revival in the craft cocktail movement for its simple elegance.

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