Honi Honi

The bourbon comes through nicely. But unless I mis-measured accidentally, the lime is presenting as out of balance. The specs don't seem out-of-whack, so maybe I did have my measurements off. I want to rate this a 3.5 bordering on 4, and need to give it another go to determine where it sits for me.

This sits very nicely with a steak dinner. I scaled it up a bit (because that's easier to do then explaining why I definitely need a second...) and served over crushed ice in a DOF

Honi Honi — Larger Build
2 1⁄4 oz bourbon
3⁄4 oz curaçao or Cointreau
1 oz lime juice
3⁄4 oz orgeat
1⁄4 oz rich simple syrup
Shake hard with crushed ice or regular ice.
Serve:
over crushed ice for tiki energy
or on a big rock if you want it more refined and spirit-forward

My choices were Larceny small batch and curaçao. I think orgeat goes very well with that slight oxidized orange peel note. Also I bumped up the simple a skosh...

This made me feel pretty dang content. Great way to wrap up the weekend.

I think this is the first 5/5 drink I've tried! I don´t like the idea of putting a 5/5 on anything, but I can´t even contemplate giving this a lower rating. For me the balance between the bourbon, orange and almond is just perfect. This one disappeared quickly from the glass! Replaced the 5 ml sugar syrup with more orgeat, as I usually end up doing with trader vic cocktails.

I'm an unabashed fan of Willett whiskey and Old Bardstown 101 proof with my fave Luxardo Triplum was a devastatingly delectable combo in this when served up. I might get in trouble with this drink. Did NOT think this lineup of ingredients would gel. I love being wrong.

Despite the differing ingredients, I was surprised how this drink presented itself to my palette as just a normal whiskey sour with some mint garnish.

What a perfect Tiki drink if you are having people who like Bourbon or Whiskey over rum. We used 2/3s of the sugar syrup, and still found it a bit sweet; however, being from Trader Vics that is understandable. For a less sweet version I would omit the sugar syrup entirely.

I love this cocktail. The sharp burn of bourbon is a great balance to the sweetness of the orgeat. Personally I add a pinch of salt to tone down the sweetness.