The Woodland
What I’m drinking this fall.
Last Saturday, IZ and I played hooky and ran off to Portland for the day. We ended up at 23 Hoyt for appetizers and I ordered this amazing drink that I just had to come home and replicate.
I’m a huge fan of drinks that don’t try too hard. If you have to use 15 ingredients to make it work, I’m not going to bother. I just don’t keep that kind of alcohol on hand. What I love about this particular drink is that it’s straight forward and it’s main ingredients are things I already have in my kitchen. It’s not too sweet and it doesn’t overpower either—it’s effortlessly refreshing. I like effortless!
I’m not a hundred percent certain this is the exact concoction, since I couldn’t find a recipe for it on google. But IZ seems to think this is pretty close. So, here you go. . . Enjoy!
The Woodland
2 parts Bourbon (the better you use, the better your drink. With exception to true top shelf Bourbon. That should be for sipping, not mixing into cocktails. Ahem.)
1 part honey
1 part fresh squeezed lemon juice. I used plain lemons, but I’d love to try this with a Meyer!
Mix until honey dissolves. Old school would be to put this into a cocktail shaker with the ice and shake your booty. But I think that waters down the bourbon.
Pour over a glass full of ice. (You should probably strain it at this point, but I don’t because I like the pulp.) Top with lemon slice. Enjoy.
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5 Responses to “The Woodland”
Friends -this is a yummy drink -my new favorite!
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It’s so, so good. I especially love it paired with your Roasted Garlic and bread. YUM. ~W
I can’t imagine honey in a drink. Wow. And I’m not too sure I’ve ever had bourbon. What does it taste like? I’m such a blue collar type beer drinker!!
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Um, it’s hard to describe. Good Bourbon has a smoky oak flavor to it. It’s a Whiskey, but so, so special. ~W
I’m thirsty …
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Me too. ~W
We’re big bourbon fans at our place (which is just a few blocks away from 23Hoyt, ahem…) and honey never hurt a thing, so I’m totally making this. Sounds delicious.
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I love that restaurant. Of course, it’s hard to argue with their Happy Hour prices!! ~W
Mmmmm, that sounds delish!!! I’ll have to try it.
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It’s so good. The honey gives it a subtle flavor, not sticky sweet like sugar! ~W