Honey is one of the most versatile cocktail ingredients you can use. It adds natural sweetness, depth and a smooth finish that sugar syrup can’t match. At The Basin Backyard, our honey spirits and pure varieties make cocktail mixing easier than ever. Start with our signature blend from the Honey Alcohol collection to bring these drinks to life.
Key Takeaways
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Honey adds flavour, balance and natural sweetness to cocktails
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Works well with vodka, gin, whiskey, rum and citrus mixers
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Perfect for both refreshing summer drinks and cosy winter warmers
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Use pure Australian honey for the best flavour and aroma
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Honey cocktails are easy to make at home with simple ingredients
Why Honey Works So Well in Cocktails
Honey gives cocktails a smooth, rounded sweetness that feels more natural than refined sugar. It blends especially well with citrus, ginger, herbs and warm spirits like whiskey or rum. It also adds body to drinks, helping them feel richer without overpowering the other flavours.
If you enjoy experimenting with drinks and natural ingredients, our range of pure honey varieties is ideal for at-home mixing.
Honey Lemon Ginger Vodka Spritz
This refreshing spritz is a favourite among customers who love something bright and zesty.
Ingredients:
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Honey Lemon Ginger Vodka
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Soda water
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Fresh lemon
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Ice
How to make it:
Fill a tall glass with ice, add 30 to 45 ml of Honey Lemon Ginger Vodka, top with soda and finish with a squeeze of lemon. It is crisp, simple and perfect for warm afternoons.
Classic Honey Whisky Sour
A twist on a timeless favourite, this cocktail uses honey instead of simple syrup for a smoother finish.
Ingredients:
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Honey Whisky
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Lemon juice
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Egg white (optional)
How to make it:
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled glass and garnish with lemon peel. The honey adds a softer sweetness that pairs perfectly with the citrus.
For cocktail inspiration that uses honey in food as well, explore our Honey Recipes page.
Ginger Honey Hot Toddy
A winter classic, the hot toddy is soothing, warming and ideal for cold nights.
Ingredients:
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Honey Whiskey
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Hot water
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Fresh ginger
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Lemon
How to make it:
Combine all ingredients in a heatproof cup and stir until the honey dissolves. This drink also works well when you use our Honey Lemon Ginger Vodka for an extra hint of spice.
Honey Mojito Twist
This is a lighter and fresher take on the original mojito.
Ingredients:
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Fresh mint
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Lime juice
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White rum
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Honey
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Soda
How to make it:
Muddle mint and lime, add rum and honey, then top with soda water. Honey blends beautifully with mint, giving this classic cocktail a smoother finish.
Pair it with artisan snacks or mixers from our Food and Drink Products range for hosting.
Honey Lemon Collins
A refreshing, tall drink perfect for sunny days.
Ingredients:
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Honey Gin
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Lemon juice
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Soda water
How to make it:
Mix Honey Gin and lemon in a shaker, pour over ice and top with soda. It is bright, clean and incredibly easy to make at home.
If you want to explore more honey options for mixing, take a look at our Pure Australian Honey selection.
Make Better Cocktails with Australian Honey Spirits
Honey cocktails are easy, flavourful and impressive to serve. Whether you enjoy a sweet spritz, a warm toddy or a zesty sour, honey brings out the best in every spirit. Using raw Australian honey and small-batch honey alcohol gives your drinks a natural richness that is hard to beat.
Try Our Honey Spirits and Start Mixing
Bring these cocktails to life with our locally made spirits and pure honey. Explore the full range in our shop and start shaking up something special at home.