Honi Honi
CLASSIC · BOURBON WHISKEY

Honi Honi

A vintage Tiki drink whose name means 'Kiss Kiss', this cocktail is a distinctive Mai Tai variation crafted with whiskey instead of rum.

Ingredients
Lime juice15 ml
Orgeat (almond) sugar syrup10 ml
Rich sugar syrup5 ml
Pineapple wedge
Maraschino cherry
Mint sprigs
Glassware
Double old-fashioned
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Almond · Caramel · Oak · Orange · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Select and pre-chill a DOUBLE OLD-FASHIONED GLASS. Prepare garnish of pineapple wedge, Luxardo Maraschino Cherry & mint sprigs bouquet. SHAKE all ingredients with ice. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry and mint sprigs bouquet.

From the Bartender

This recipe is adapted from Victor Bergeron's 1972 Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide. The name 'Honi Honi' means 'Kiss Kiss'.

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