Garden to Glass: Make This Honeysuckle-Infused Cocktail
Combine fresh blossoms with vodka and citrus flavors to create a delicious summer drink.
Courtesy of Stowe Mountain Lodge
Stowe Suckle
By Colin Nohl
Stowe Mountain Lodge
Stowe, Vermont
Ingredients
- Honeysuckle sugar*
- 2 oz. Barr Hill Vodka
- 1.5 oz. fresh orange juice
- 1.5 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz. honeysuckle honey syrup**
- Honeysuckle leaves and blossoms for garnish
Preparation
Coat the rim of a coupe glass with honeysuckle sugar and set aside. Add the remaining ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake well and double-strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with honeysuckle leaves and blossoms.
*Honeysuckle Sugar
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh honeysuckle blossoms
Preparation
Combine the sugar and honeysuckle blossoms in a small sealable container, seal and let stand overnight.
**Honeysuckle Honey Syrup
Ingredients
- 8 oz. water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup local honey
- 1 cup honeysuckle blossoms
Preparation
Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Remove from the heat and add the sugar and honey, stirring until they dissolve completely. Add the honeysuckle blossoms and let stand for 1 hour. Strain and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
