Irish Honey recipe
Whiskey, cream and honey, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 3 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Equipment do you need to make an Irish Honey?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Hawthorne Strainer
If you (or perhaps the person you’re buying for) don’t have a Hawthorne strainer as part of a cocktail shaker set, it’s a great, and incredibly useful, addition to your cocktail toolbox.
The strainer is typically used to remove the ice (or any other unwanted solid ingredients) from your cocktail as it’s poured from the cocktail shaker into your glass.
For a Hawthorne Strainer, we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
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Recipe card
Irish Honey
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice and the ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Use a Hawthorne strainer to strain the mix into a cocktail glass.
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Irish Honey FAQs
What Equipment do you need to make an Irish Honey?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker, a Hawthorne strainer and a cocktail glass.
What’s in an Irish Honey?
An Irish Honey is made with 60ml / 2oz whiskey, 60ml / 2oz cream and 1 tablespoon honey.
What alcohol is in an Irish Honey?
The only alcohol in an Irish Honey is whiskey: 60ml / 2oz.
Is an Irish Honey shaken or stirred?
An Irish Honey is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make an Irish Honey without a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is best, but a clean jam jar with a tight lid works too. Add ice and the ingredients, screw the lid on and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then strain it into your glass through a small sieve.
What glass is an Irish Honey served in?
Serve an Irish Honey in a cocktail glass.
How do I make an Irish Honey for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 240ml whiskey, 240ml cream and 4 tablespoons honey. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
