Highland Honey Ginger

Daiquiri/Classic Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Highland Honey Ginger cocktail containing Honey water (3 honey to 1 water), Ardbeg 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch, Compass Box Great King Street Artist's Blend Scotch, Barrow's Intense Ginger Liqueur, Freshly squeezed lemon juice in a Old-Fashioned.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Ardbeg 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch or alternative
1.00 fl oz Compass Box Great King Street Artist's Blend Scotch or alternative
0.40 fl oz Barrow's Intense Ginger Liqueur or alternative

Other Ingredients

3.00 spoon Honey water (3 honey to 1 water)
0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

Add ice to shaker
Pour all ingredients into shaker
Shake well with ice
Strain into chilled old-fashioned glass filled with ice
Garnish with candied ginger

Cocktail Description

Picture a warm hearth on a winter evening, transformed into liquid form – that's the Highland Honey Ginger.

This sophisticated cocktail balances the intense peaty punch of Ardbeg Corryvreckan with the smooth character of Johnnie Walker Black, while honey water softens the whisky's edges without masking its complexity. The ginger liqueur adds a spicy warmth that dances with the bright acidity from fresh lemon juice, creating a surprisingly refreshing experience despite its robust nature. Though it requires specific ingredients that whisky enthusiasts might already stock, the technique is straightforward – a simple shake and strain. This cocktail shines during cooler months or as an after-dinner sipper when you want something memorable yet comforting. Pair it with smoked salmon, aged cheeses, or dark chocolate desserts to complement the whisky's smoky character and the cocktail's subtle sweetness.