Smokey Honey Chipotle Bourbon
A spicy, smokey cocktail with a touch of sweetness, perfect for those with a bold spirit. The Honey Badger cocktail features a unique blend of chipotle-infused bourbon, honey syrup, and a hint of lime, creating a fiery and flavorful experience. The rim of the glass is adorned with chipotle sugar, adding a tantalizing kick to each sip. This cocktail is not for the faint of heart; it's for those who embrace the fearless attitude of the notorious Honey Badger.
Smokey Honey Chipotle Bourbon
A spicy, smokey cocktail with chipotle-infused bourbon, honey syrup, and a touch of lime, featuring a tantalizing chipotle sugar rim.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Ingredients
- 4 dried chipotle peppers
- 1 cup (8 oz.) mild bourbon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 1/4 cup organic or raw sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder, to taste
- 2 oz. chipotle bourbon
- 1 1/2 tsp honey syrup
- 2 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 dash aromatic bitters
Instructions
- Place the dried chipotle peppers and bourbon in a half-pint mason jar, seal tightly, and let it soak for at least 12 hours, up to a day. Then, strain the chipotle bourbon.
- Dissolve the honey in boiling water, cool, and set aside.
- Combine the chipotle sugar ingredients and spread on a small plate. Moisten the glass rim with a lime wedge, then dip it into the chipotle sugar.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with cracked ice, mix the chipotle bourbon, honey syrup, lime juice, and aromatic bitters. Shake vigorously for 15 to 30 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass and serve immediately.