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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Meant to Bee
Floral, complex, and effortlessly elegant, this garden-inspired mix of HoneyDew Bourbon, amaro, and bitters is bursting with botanical charm. One sip, and you’ll know: this cocktail was Meant to Bee.
Time
3 min
Method
Stirred
Glass
Coupe
Bourbon
HoneyDew
Flavor: Bittersweet · Botanical · Orange
Season: Warm weather
Make the Meant to Bee
Ingredients
Makes 1 cocktail
2 ozGarrison Brothers HoneyDew Bourbon ¼ ozAmaro Meletti ¼ ozGran Classico Bitter ¼ ozCarpano Antica Formula vermouth 2 dashesOrange bitters GarnishDehydrated orange wheel
Instructions
1Add the bourbon, Amaro Meletti, Gran Classico, Carpano Antica and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. 2Stir until well chilled. 3Strain into a coupe. 4Garnish with a dehydrated orange wheel.
About the Meant to Bee
A garden-party take on the Boulevardier. Garrison Brothers HoneyDew leads, with a quarter ounce each of Amaro Meletti, Gran Classico and Carpano Antica adding bittersweet herbs, saffron and vanilla. The honey softens the bitter edges, and orange bitters tie it together.
Questions, answered
What is Gran Classico?
A Swiss bitter aperitif made from a blend of herbs and roots. It's like Campari but a little less sweet and more herbal.
What is Amaro Meletti?
An Italian amaro with saffron, violet and anise notes. It's lighter and sweeter than most amari.
Can I batch it for a party?
Yes. One 750 ml bottle of HoneyDew makes about 12 drinks. Combine it with 3¼ oz each of Amaro Meletti, Gran Classico and Carpano Antica and about ¾ oz orange bitters. Add 7¼ oz cold water, chill, and pour about 3½ oz into each chilled coupe.
