Apple & Honey Iced Tea

A sweet and fruity iced tea recipe. I really think that iced tea is thoroughly improved by adding a good dose of fresh summer honey. Sweet and smooth.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups water, boiling
• 4 tea bags
• 1/3 cup honey
• 3 cups apple juice

Preparation:

Steep tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes. Strain out tea bags, and stir in honey and juice. Mix until honey is dissolved. Chill and serve over ice.
Serves 6-8

View the original article here

Honey Spiced Punch

This punch is ideal for any winter party and is a modern interpretation of a classic rum punch. You will notice that both a wonderful, aged rum by Appleton and Leblon Cachaca are included here and the doubling up doesn't stop there. Erick Castro of The Rickhouse in San Fransisco also split the sweetener half and half between regular simple syrup and a delicious honey syrup (follow the recipe in the Chamomile Hot Toddy). However, the truly defining ingredient is the Velvet Falernum, which brings together cane syrup, botanicals (almond and clove included), and lime.

Prep Time: 4?minutes

Total Time: 4?minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Leblon Cachaca
• 1/2 Cup Appleton V/X 12 year old rum
• 1/2 Cup Velvet Falernum
• 1 Cup Lemon Juice
• 1/4 Cup Honey Syrup
• 1/4 Cup Simple Syrup
• 8 Dashes Angostura bitters
• 10 oz. Sparkling Water
• cinnamon, orange wheels and mint for garnish

Preparation:

1. Combine the ingredients, except the water, in a punch bowl over ice.
2. Stir well.
3. Top with sparkling water.
4. Garnish with cinnamon, orange wheels and a sprig of mint.

View the original article here

Honey Deuce

The Honey Deuce was created by Nick Mautone, Grey Goose's Master Mixologist and NYC Restaurateur, to serve as the official cocktail of the 2009 US Open Tennis Championship.

The cocktail is a great mix of simple flavors and is perfectly refreshing for those long days watching some exciting tennis action. It is also up for interpretation and opens up nicely with a variety of Chambord substitutes with a suggested blackberry cordial or cherry brandy being two of the many amazing possibilities. You may also be tempted to skip the melon ball garnish, but it is the perfect finishing touch and almost necessary.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 parts Grey Goose Vodka
• fresh squeezed lemonade
• 1/2 part Chambord or premium raspberry liqueur
• crushed ice
• honeydew melon balls for garnish

Preparation:

1. Fill chilled highball glass with crushed ice and add GREY GOOSE Vodka.
2. Top with lemonade to just below the rim and then add Chambord.
3. Garnish with honeydew melon balls.

View the original article here