Scotch and Honey
The trending minimalist cocktail that proves you only need three ingredients to make something extraordinary. Scotch, honey, and lemon — the building blocks of a Hot Toddy, served cold and elegant. Part of the less-is-more movement dominating 2025-2026 cocktail culture. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Scotch whisky
- 0.8 oz Honey syrup
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with warm biscuits with honeycomb butter or roasted fig and blue cheese crostini to match the drink's honeyed simplicity. Works beautifully with charcuterie featuring aged, nutty cheeses.
Instructions
Combine Scotch, honey syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker
Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 12 seconds
Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with a lemon twist
Tips
This is essentially a Gold Rush with Scotch — and it works magnificently Heather honey or Scottish wildflower honey adds authentic regional character Try a peated Scotch for a smoky-sweet variation that's addictive