7 SWEET HONEY WHISKY DRINKS TO MIX UP AT HOME

Honey. It’s soothing, sweet and seriously syrupy. And it pairs wonderfully with whisky. The floral sweetness of our favourite golden nectar goes hand in hand with whisky’s smooth, spiced notes. And together, they both have a range of individual characteristics and complementary flavours that can make for endless delicious drinks.

Honey is used in various cocktails to add a little natural sweetness but it also brings out other natural ingredients from sharp citrus fruits to fresh herbs.

Here we share our favourite honey and whisky drinks that you can create at home again and again.

Valley of the Bees

This scotch honey cocktail is reminiscent of Scottish summers spent in purple heather fields among buzzing honey bees. The same bees pollinate our fields of barley at The Glenlivet distillery, adding to the sweetness of our single malt whisky.

Honouring the bees, this drink celebrates their nectar in the form of a heather honey syrup, infused with fresh flowers. It’s a beautiful cocktail that looks as satisfying as each sip.

the glenlivet 15 year old valley of the bees whisky cocktail drink

Valley of the Bees
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INGREDIENTS

ml oz

Ingredients	Unit
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old	50 ml
Heather Honey Syrup	7.5 ml
Aromatic Bitters	1 dash
Lemon
Orange

Heather Flowers (for the Syrup)	20 g
Heather Honey (for the Syrup)	300 ml

METHOD

Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.
Strain over a large ice ball into a glass.
Twist the oils of lemon and orange peel to finish.

Honey Old Fashioned

The old fashioned is a traditionally spiced cocktail that highlights the smoky, smooth flavour of scotch whisky with a dash of Angostura bitters. But if you fancy a bit of extra sweetness, try your old fashioned with honey.

Our recipe calls for just one teaspoon of nature’s nectar, stirred in with The Glenlivet 12 Year Old, our signature malt with a fruity, sophisticated finish.

Honey Old Fashioned
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1
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INGREDIENTS

ml oz

Ingredients	Unit
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old	50 ml
Honey	1 teaspoon
Angostura Bitters	2 dashes
Salt	1 pinch

METHOD

Add ingredients to mixing glass.
Stir down over ice, serve over ice in a rocks glass.
Garnish with a twist of lemon.

Hot Toddy

A hot toddy is the original honey whisky cocktail, traditionally made with hot water, lemon juice and a few spiced garnishes. The centuries-old recipe is beloved for its comforting properties, guaranteed to warm you up on a winter’s evening and add an extra level of cosiness to nights by the fire.

Our hot toddy recipe features whisky and honey with the addition of apple cider for a boost of tangy sweetness. Discover more hot toddy variations and get creative.

the glenlivet founders reserve bonfire hot toddy whisky cocktail

Hot Toddy
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INGREDIENTS

ml oz

Ingredients	Unit
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old	40 ml
Lemon Juice	15 ml
Honey	15 ml
Apple Cider	80 ml
Grated Cinnamon, Cayenne, and Lemon Wheel (for Garnish)

METHOD

Combine all ingredients in a mug.
Serve hot or chilled.
Garnish with grated cinnamon, dusting of cayenne, lemon wheel.

Golden Highball

Our Golden Highball is made for warm summer evenings. Feel the sun on your skin as you sip this sweet, citrus drink, made with The Glenlivet 12 Year Old.

Orange liqueur and honey match the whisky’s orchard sweetness, easily made with a top of fizzy soda.

Golden Highball
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1
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INGREDIENTS

ml oz

Ingredients	Unit
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old	50 ml
Orange liqueur	10 ml
Honey	2.5 ml
Club soda to top
Rosemary sprig and lemon wheel for garnish

METHOD

Add all ingredients except for the club soda to a mixing glass.
Add ice and top with club soda.
Top up with ice.
Garnish and serve.

Honey Whisky Sour

A whisky sour is as classic as it gets. The simple mix of lemon juice, whisky and simple syrup makes for a classic party pleaser that’s easy to drink and easy to customise.

Add honey to our whisky sour recipe to put your own twist on this popular cocktail. And why stop there? Berries, herbs and other citrus fruits make a wonderful addition whilst still complimenting those honey notes.

Whisky Sour
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INGREDIENTS

ml oz

Ingredients	Unit
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old	50 ml
Lemon Juice	25 ml
Maple Syrup	15 ml
Egg White/20ml Aquafaba (Optional)	1

METHOD

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with Cubed Ice.
Shake.
Double Strain into Rocks Glass over Cubed Ice OR a Chilled Coupe without ice.
Garnish with a Zest of Lemon.
Serve.

Honey Whisky Iced Tea

Iced tea is the ultimate summer drink, but also makes for a seriously good cocktail when mixed with scotch whisky. You typically want one part whisky to three parts tea. But when it comes to the brew, the choice is yours.

Go classic with a breakfast blend or keep it light with a green tea mix. Sweeten to your taste with runny honey and serve with plenty of ice. Get inspired with our favourite whisky and tea pairings.

Apple Cinnamon Spritz

Honey goes with most flavours. And in this fruity drink, it pairs with the sweet flavour of apple. Swap sugar syrup for honey in our Apple Cinnamon Spritz recipe and start muddling those delicious flavours together before serving at your next autumnal gathering. Seriously – get a batch on the go before it runs out!

Apple Cinnamon Spritz
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1
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INGREDIENTS

ml oz

Ingredients	Unit
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Whisky	30 ml
Apple Cider	50 ml
Simple Syrup	25 ml
Ground Cinnamon	1 Large Pinch
Brut Sparkling Wine or Champagne	75 ml
Apple Slices, Lemon Round, and Cinnamon Stick (for Garnish)
Ice Cubes

METHOD

Pour the apple cider, The Glenlivet 12 Year Old whisky and simple syrup into the bottom of a wine glass.
Sprinkle with the cinnamon, add ice, and stir to combine until well chilled.
Top with sparkling wine, garnish with apple slices, lemon, and cinnamon stick, and serve immediately.

Looking for more drink inspiration? Discover our collection of whisky cocktails to get started or check out our favourite warm whisky drinks or the best whisky drinks to order at a bar.