Rob Gray

Mixed per the recipe with wet ice, with one exception: our simple is 1:1. For us, an excellent balance, rich with herbs from the Chartreuse and botanicals from the gin. (Bombay is what was close to hand.)

This has potential to become a staple before-dinner sipper on sunny days.

This is a nice drink, and I think my overall opinion of it was swayed by two things:

1. Although Margaritas are delicious at any time of the year, March isn't exactly peak season in Canada, and;

2. The tequila blanco we had on hand had some very smokey notes that didn't jive too well with the sweetness of this cocktail.

So, we (my bride and I) will revisit this one in warmer weather with a more neutral tequila and see how we fare.

Two sips in, and this drink is excellent. The warmth of the bourbon is brightened with the ginger and citrus, and smoothed out with the honey. A beautifully balanced cocktail.

Lovely variation on the classic Aviation.

Given that we are in the season of Halloween, I would propose the following variation:

Hounds Black Vodka in place of the traditional clear, and a dusting of purple edible glitter, for effect. Variation name: Fly By Night.

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