The Pithy Bar

Honey syrup

Raw honey is too thick and does not mix well. So to use honey in a drink, it's best to make it into a syrup.

Two to three parts honey to one part warm water is the usual strength. Stir until the honey fully dissolves in the warm water. Let it cool before use.

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Instead, use

Used in

  • Air Mail

    A French 75 gone Caribbean, with rum and honey

  • Bee's Knees

    Honey gin sour - A prohibition era classic

  • Brown Derby

    A whiskey sour with grapefruit for the lemon, sweetened with honey

  • Gold Rush

    A whiskey sour with honey syrup where the sugar should be

  • Honeysuckle

    A daiquiri with honey in place of sugar, and lemon for the lime

  • Three Dots and a Dash

    Morse code for V - rum, allspice and honey over crushed ice