The Honey Bee

Spring is in the air; birds are chirping, daffodils are in bloom, and the honey bees are busy making wax for the honey. Time to kick back and celebrate this beautiful weather with The Honey Bee. Refreshing with the the right amount of tart and sweetness,  this cocktail is a wonderful to celebrate spring.

                                                    

                                                             The Honey Bee
                                                               adapted from
                                                       150 - Calorie Cocktails

Ingredients 

1 1/2 ounces whiskey
2 ounces apple cider
1 teaspoon honey
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Ice cubes
Splash of lemon - flavored
   seltzer or club soda
Lemon wedge, for garnish

In a cocktail shaker,  combine the whiskey, apple cider, honey, lemon juice,  and a few ice cubes,  and shake for 10 seconds.

Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice cubes and top with seltzer. Garnish with the lemon wedge and serve.

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