Mike’s Hot Honey Old Fashioned
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Prep Time
5 minutes -
Difficulty
Easy -
Servings
1
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1/2 oz Mike’s Hot Honey Syrup
- Angostura bitters
- Orange peel
- Amarena cherries in syrup
Why This Cocktail Is Your New Go-To
Classic, bold, and just the right amount of unexpected. This Mike’s Hot Honey Old Fashioned keeps everything you love about the original and adds a smooth hit of sweet heat that lingers in the best way. It’s familiar, elevated, and built for slow sipping.
The Sweet Heat Upgrade
No shortcuts, no DIY required. Mike’s Hot Honey Syrup brings perfectly balanced sweetness and chili warmth straight to the glass, giving your whiskey a richer, more dynamic finish without overpowering it. Simple, intentional, and seriously good.
Cocktail Crafting: Mike’s Hot Honey Style
Step 1: Build the Base
Add 1/2 oz Mike’s Hot Honey Syrup to a mixing glass or cocktail shaker. Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters and stir to combine.
Step 2: Whiskey Time
Pour in 2 oz bourbon or rye. Add ice and stir until well chilled.
Step 3: The Final Pour
Strain over one large ice cube in a rocks glass.
Step 4: Garnish Like a Pro
Express an orange peel over the glass and drop it in. Finish with two Amarena cherries for a rich, indulgent touch.Cocktail Customization
- More Heat: Add a touch more Mike’s Hot Honey Syrup
- Spirit Swap: Bourbon for smooth sweetness, rye for extra spice
- Garnish Upgrade: Try a flamed orange peel for added aroma
Smooth, bold, and unmistakably Mike’s. One sip and you’ll see why this Old Fashioned hits different. 🍯🥃