Honeymoon Cocktail
A romantic pre-Prohibition classic blending apple brandy with Bénédictine and citrus. Sweet, honeyed, and utterly charming.
- 1½ ozapplejack
- ½ ozbenedictine
- ½ ozorange curacao
- ½ ozfresh lemon juice
- Lemon twistgarnish
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The Honeymoon Cocktail appears in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book. Its combination of apple brandy and the honeyed herbal notes of Bénédictine makes it a perfect romantic celebration. The name evokes the sweetness of new love.
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