The Menace Old Fashioned

Bourbon, bitters and a hot honey syrup in place of sugar. Smooth up front, warm on the way down.

• Makes 1 drink
• 5 min
• 21+

What you need

• 2 oz bourbon or rye
• 1/4 oz hot honey syrup (below)
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 large ice cube
• Orange peel

Hot honey syrup

Stir 2 tbsp Little Menace Hot Honey with 1 tbsp warm water until smooth. Makes enough for about 4 drinks and keeps in the fridge for a week.

How to make it

1. Add the bourbon, hot honey syrup and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir for 20 to 30 seconds, until well chilled.
3. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
4. Twist the orange peel over the drink to release the oils, then drop it in.

Menace tip: Taste and adjust. Add more syrup for sweeter, an extra dash of bitters for drier.

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