Spring-Summer Party Two Ways
Smoke the Hive Cocktail
Calm your hive with this smokey Mezcal and honey cocktail.
Honey is always one of our favorite cocktail ingredients. Unlike sugar, different honeys have distinct flavor profiles that add to the cocktail experience - making pairing honey and liquor a challenge to savor for seasoned bartenders and fun experiment for those of us who just like to whip up a mixed drink or two.
This Smoke the Hive cocktail combines smokey Mezcal with honey and curaçao for a deliciously refreshing cocktail that pairs well with brunch, lunch, or dinner.
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Spring or Summer?
In this series of recipes, we wanted to showcase the versatility of tea and honey as ingredients and emphasize thinking outside the box. So, in this series of photos you can see our Smoke the Hive honey cocktail at a spring brunch and summer dinner party. Where will you serve yours?
Using Honey in Cooking, Baking & Cocktails
Recommended Honey for Cooking, Baking & Cocktails
Choosing the right honey for your cocktail is one of the most creative parts of your recipe. Monofloral varietal honeys have such a wide array of colors and flavors, and don't get us started on our delicious infused honeys! When you're just starting out, go for a mild honey like Acacia, Tupelo, or Wildflower. As you expand your repertoire, play around with more robust and distinct flavors like Buckwheat!
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Simple Honey Cocktail
Smoke the Hive Cocktail
Ingredients:
1/4 oz honey simple syrup (we recommend Wildflower or Sourwood Honey)
1/2 oz lemon juice
3/4 oz dry curaçao
1 1/2 oz Mezcal
Directions:
Shake and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish: Lemon twist or orange zest, expressed.
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Smoke the Hive Honey Cocktail
1/4 oz honey simple syrup (we recommend Wildflower or Sourwood Honey) 1/2 oz lemon juice 3/4 oz dry curaçao 1 1/2 oz Mezcal Shake and strain into a coupe glass Garnish: Lemon twist or orange zest, expressed
Herb & Honey Vinaigrette
Vinaigrette 1/4 cup lemon juice sea salt 2 tsp sliced chives 2 Tblsp mixed soft herbs of choice: tarragon, parsley, basil, mint, chervil 1Tblsp honey (We recommend Acacia, Spanish Wild Lavender, or Spanish Orange Blossom!) 3/4 cup EVOO In a small bowl, add in the lemon juice, sea salt, herbs...
Honey Butter
1 softened stick of your favorite butter 1 Tblsp honey (We recommend Alfalfa, Orange Blossom, or Sourwood!) sea salt to finish Whip together butter and honey until smooth and then place in a small pot. Refrigerate. When serving, bring to room temperature and sprinkle with seasalt.
