Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz premium gin (preferably of your favorite brand)
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and hot water)
- 1 dash orange bitters
- A pinch of ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: a splash of apple cider for extra fall flavor
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare your kitchen tools for quick and efficient cocktail making.
- Combine equal parts honey and hot water in a small jar, shake well until honey is dissolved to make honey syrup.
- Fill a shaker with ice. Add 2 oz gin, 1 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz honey syrup, and a dash of orange bitters.
- Shake vigorously until well chilled and mixed.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Add a thin apple slice or lemon twist for extra flair.
Notes
- Store leftover honey syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Refrigerate fresh lemon juice and use within a few days for optimal flavor.
- For a festive touch, try adding a splash of apple cider or experimenting with different garnishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Alcoholic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
