Honeyed Mardi Gras

Daiquiri/Classic Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Honeyed Mardi Gras cocktail containing Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum, Runny honey, Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice, Angostura Aromatic Bitters in a Old-Fashioned.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum or alternative
2.00 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters or alternative

Other Ingredients

2.00 spoon Runny honey
1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice

Directions

Stir honey with rum until honey dissolves
Add other ingredients to shaker
Add ice and shake well
Fill old-fashioned glass with crushed ice
Strain mixture into glass
Garnish with grapefruit slice

Cocktail Description

The Honeyed Mardi Gras delivers a riotous celebration of flavors that perfectly captures the spirit of New Orleans in liquid form.

This bold cocktail combines the rich funk of Smith & Cross Jamaican rum with sweet honey and tart pink grapefruit juice, balanced by the complex spice of Angostura bitters. When sipped, it presents an initial burst of bright citrus that mellows into sweet honey notes before finishing with the rum's signature hogo - that distinct funky character that makes Jamaican rum so special. Perfect for weekend brunches or summer evenings on the porch, this cocktail works equally well during carnival season or whenever you need a tropical escape. Home bartenders will find it relatively straightforward to make, requiring only basic shaking technique and attention to properly dissolving the honey. The Honeyed Mardi Gras pairs wonderfully with spicy Cajun dishes like jambalaya or blackened fish, the sweetness and acidity cutting through rich foods while the rum's robust character stands up to bold flavors.