His + Hers Cocktails

Mr. E is not a fan of the cocktail.  Unless the cocktail looks like this:

Maker's Mark, ice and a glass.

Maker's Mark is his favorite, so we always have it in the house.  Untouched by me.  If I were to drink whisky on the rocks, I believe you'd find me hours later, lying on the bathroom floor to feel the cool, cool tiles on my face. <*insert college flashback here*>

So, when we were at PF Chang's recently inhaling massive amounts of potstickers nibbling upon appetizers, I was happy to see a cocktail on their menu that maybe I could recreate at home...and share in a little of Mr. E's Maker's Mark.  It's romantic to share. ♥

I call it....a Honey of a Whisky Sour.

It's made with honey simple syrup, which sounds really fancy, but it just honey heated up with water.

You'll also need this stuff:

Maraschino cherries are a MUST in my cocktail book.  And, you'll want need some OJ and a lemon.

Honey of a Whisky Sour
{inspired by PF Chang's Twisted Whisky Sour, makes 1}

for the honey simple syrup:
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup water

for the cocktail:
1/8 cup Maker's Mark Whisky
1 TBSP Cointreau
3 TBSP honey simple syrup
3 TBSP orange juice
1 TBSP freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 dashes bitters
maraschino cherries

For the simple syrup, combine the honey and water in a small saucepan.  Bring to just a simmer, then remove from heat and let cool.  Store in the fridge.

For the cocktail, whisk all of the ingredients, except the cherries, in a bowl (or use a cocktail shaker filled with ice).  Pour over ice.  Add cherries, they're mandatory.

Perfect for New Year's Eve, Birthday Eve, or Saturday Eve! 

From Mr. E & me to you....CHEERS!  May 2013 be your best year yet.