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By Hayden Horner

Writer And Communications Planner


Recipe: Hey, Hunny cocktail

This fun and frivolous gin-based drink is a perfect pre-party starter.


A traditional gin sour with a swirl of honey and nut syrup, kissed with a soft orange foam and garnished with a subtle nutmeg crunch.

Ingredients

50ml Musgrave 11 gin
25ml fresh lemon juice
25ml honey and nut syrup
3 dashes orange bitters
3 dashes Angostura bitters

Honey and nut syrup

Roast 1 cup raw mixed nuts in a hot pan with 10 cardamom pods.

Add one cup raw honey and bring to the boil.

Add a cup of water and simmer on low heat. Allow to cool.

Method

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with lots of ice. Shake hard for 15 seconds.

2. Strain into chilled coupe glass.

3. Serve garnished with grated nutmeg and chopped nuts.

Recipe supplied by Musgrave Gin

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