Chamomile Honey Whisky Sour
Chamomile Honey Whisky Sour in your hand, dance on your palate between sunshine and spice. Sun-kissed chamomile flowers steep in simmering water, releasing their soothing floral essence. This golden elixir then waltzes with bold whiskey, a touch of tart lemon, and a hint of sweetness from your honey, weaving a spell that transcends the ordinary.
At my age, if I'm having a drink, it's about creating a moment. A quiet evening is unwinding after a long summer day, gathering with friends, and sharing laughter and stories. Each sip is an invitation to reconnect with the simple pleasures, the earth that nourishes us, and the joy of sharing. I wanted to create this warmth in a glass.
Ingredients:
For the chamomile simple syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅓ cup dried chamomile flowers or ½ cup if using fresh
For the cocktail:
- 2 oz. whiskey (choose one that complements the chamomile; a peaty or smoky variety)
- 1 oz. chamomile simple syrup
- 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz. honey
- Ice
- Optional: Chamomile flowers for garnish
How to make it:
Craft the chamomile magic. Combine chamomile flowers and water in a saucepan, simmer for 10 minutes, then strain and add equal parts sugar. Stir until dissolved and cool. This is your chamomile simple syrup!
- In a small saucepan over medium/high heat, heat the water, sugar, and chamomile until it comes to a simmer.
- Stir to dissolve the sugar and continue simmering gently for 5 minutes, reduce heat and let simmer on low for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add in your honey, and stir to dissolve.
- Let the liquid cool. Lastly, strain into a jar (with an airtight lid)
Shake it up. Combine whiskey, syrup, and honey lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled and frothy.
Pour & Serve. Strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of chamomile flowers honey comb stick or a honey lollipop.
So, raise your glass to your garden, to the sunlit flavors, and the simple magic of a well-crafted cocktail. Cheers!
Chamomile Whisky Sour
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅓ cup dried chamomile flowers or ½ cup if using fresh
- 2 oz. whiskey choose one that complements the chamomile; a peaty or smoky variety
- 1 oz. chamomile simple syrup
- 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz. honey
- Ice
- Optional: Chamomile flowers for garnish
Instructions
- Make the chamomile syrup. Combine chamomile flowers and water in a saucepan, simmer for 10 minutes, then strain and add equal parts sugar. Stir until dissolved and cool. This is your chamomile simple syrup!
- In a small saucepan over medium/high heat, heat the water, sugar, and chamomile until it comes to a simmer.
- Stir to dissolve the sugar and continue simmering gently for 5 minutes, reduce heat and let simmer on low for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add in your honey, and stir to dissolve.
- Let the liquid cool. Lastly, strain into a jar (with an airtight lid) to thicken before making cocktail.
- To craft the cocktail: combine whiskey, syrup, and honey lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled and frothy.
- Strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of chamomile flowers honey comb stick or a honey lollipop.
