Honey Whiskey Lemonade is the grown-up version of the thing your mum gave you when you had a cold. This Honey Whiskey Lemonade recipe is whiskey, honey syrup, lemon and soda, and it’s sweet, tart and soothing.
It’s the whiskey drink to make for people who say they don’t like whiskey. It’s also a very good excuse for a jug on a sunny afternoon.
1
serving4
minutesWhiskey, honey syrup, lemon juice and soda, built over ice. Sweet, tart and refreshing.
Ingredients
50 ml (1¾ oz) bourbon or Irish whiskey
30 ml (1 oz) fresh lemon juice
22 ml (¾ oz) honey syrup (equal parts honey and warm water)
Soda water, to top
Ice
Lemon wheel and thyme, to garnish
Method
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Add the whiskey, lemon juice and honey syrup and stir.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of thyme.
Thomas’s tip
- Make the honey syrup first and cool it. Cold honey from a jar sinks and refuses to mix.
What does a Honey Whiskey Lemonade taste like?
Sweet honey and sharp lemon up front, with soft whiskey vanilla and caramel behind and a gentle fizz. It’s bright, soothing and refreshing.
Tips for a better Honey Whiskey Lemonade
Use a mild honey. A strong one overwhelms the whiskey.
Make a jug and top with soda at the last minute.
Honey Whiskey Lemonade variations
Use Scotch for a maltier drink. Swap soda for ginger beer. For a hot version, make a Hot Toddy, or for another lemonade try Bourbon Lemonade.
Best whisky for a Honey Whiskey Lemonade
A sweet, easy whiskey works best, because honey and lemon are the stars. Look for 40% to 45%.
Honey Whiskey Lemonade: quick answers
What is in a Honey Whiskey Lemonade?
Whiskey, honey syrup, lemon juice and soda water, served over ice.
Can I use honey straight from the jar?
No. Make a syrup so it mixes properly.
Can I make a jug?
Yes. Multiply the ingredients and add soda just before serving.
Make the honey syrup first and cool it. Cold honey from a jar sinks and refuses to mix.
Thomas Grønvold is the founder of Caskable and a whisky enthusiast who believes the best way to learn about whisky is simply to drink it, compare it, and stay curious. From supermarket favourites to bottles from distilleries around the world, he writes about what he actually tastes and experiences, without pretending you need to be an expert to enjoy a good dram.
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