Honey Wise

Name: Honey Wise
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Outlaw Honey Bourbon; 0.5 oz Sweet Vermouth; 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice; 2 dash(es) Vanilla Extract

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By Zach Monaco

Submitted on: September 6, 2023

Refreshing

Spirit Forward

Designed for Outlaw Distillery’s Honey Bourbon. Inspired by a bartender in Alaska who has a knack for reading guests and created “Monaco the Wise” for my family. This spin uses honey bourbon to combine with vanilla and sweet vermouth, and balances a half lemon fresh squeezed. strong, yet deceiving.

Ingredients

1.5 oz
Outlaw Honey Bourbon

0.5 oz
Sweet Vermouth

0.75 oz
Fresh Lemon Juice

2 dash(es)
Vanilla Extract

Tools

Ice
Cocktail Jigger
Y Peeler

Instructions

Garnish

Lemon Twist

Build

Build In Glass

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

Estimated strength

About 20% ABV (estimate)

By Zach Monaco

Owner & Director of Operation for Monaco Bar Services

After my bartending career, and managing private event bars, I developed Solstice Sales (A Monaco Bar Services LLC Brand) to give small distilleries a ground force that is usually reserved for the large brands. Here at Crafted Pour, however, I just make drinks. 🥂...

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Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until chilled, and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Editor's Note

Honey bourbon meets vanilla and sweet vermouth in this approachable sour. A bright lemon finish balances the sweetness for a smooth, easy-drinking profile.