Hot Honey Holiday Cocktail
Ben and I love creating new cocktails together, it’s something that I missed while pregnant! This holiday season, we have been working to create the perfect holiday cocktail, and I love the way this one turned out. If you like a unique cocktail with a kick of spice, this one is for you. Warning: this cocktail is not for the weak! Keep reading for our Hot Honey Holiday Cocktail recipe!
HOT HONEY COCKTAIL
For the Hot Honey Syrup:
1/3 cup of Mike’s Hot Honey
1/3 cup of water
2 – 3 strips of orange rind
For the Cocktail:
1 1/2 ounces tequila
3 ounces of orange juice (about 1 large orange)
1 ounce ofHot Honey Syrup, cooled
4 ounces of cranberry juice
Ice
Fresh cranberries and rosemary for serving (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
To make the Hot Honey syrup:
Begin by putting a small saucepan on medium heat and add honey, water, and orange rind.
Bring to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes, allowing time for honey to completely incorporate into the water.
Set aside to cool.
To make the cocktail:
In a large glass, add the tequila, orange juice, cranberry juice, and cooled Hot Honey syrup.
Stir and pour over ice.
Garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary.
Enjoy!