Hot Honey Citrus Cocktail
Hot honey blends natural honey with chili peppers, creating a sweet-and-spicy balance that adds depth and warmth to drinks. When paired with bright citrus and a crisp spirit, it creates a cocktail that feels refreshing but still has a little kick!
Ingredients
Makes one cocktail
- 2 oz vodka or gin
- ¾ oz Champlain Valley Apiaries Hot Honey
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 2–3 oz sparkling water or club soda
- Ice
Optional garnish:
- Orange slice
- Lemon wheel
- Small chili pepper
- Fresh thyme sprig
Instructions
1. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka or gin, hot honey, lemon juice and orange juice. Add ice and shake for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
2. Fill a tall glass with fresh ice and strain the mixture into the glass.
3. Top with sparkling water or club soda for a refreshing fizz.
4. Finish with an orange slice, lemon wheel, or a sprig of thyme for a bright spring presentation!
