I love using up rhubarb (though I never have any in my garden!) This honey-roasted rhubarb whiskey sour is a great summertime drink, and if you freeze any leftover rhubarb, you can enjoy this drink all-year-round!
This is a sponsored post. I was fortunate enough to receive products and/or monetary compensation from Nude Bee Honey Co. Though products were received, all opinions are my own and I would not recommend a product that I did not enjoy!
I would officially say the nicer temperatures are here and I can finally put away my heavy jacket (I probably just jinxed myself!)
With summer just around the corner, my mind is on drinks. They are something that lack on the blog for many reasons. One: I rely heavily on water and tea. They are great for keeping you hydrated, and leaving room for all that delicious food intake. Secondly, since I rely so much on water and tea, I don't find myself drinking many sugary beverages. No issues with alcohol; I'm just not a big drinker!
But during long, hot days, nothing beats a cool, refreshing beverage and this honey-roasted rhubarb whiskey sour pleases all your taste buds!
For this recipe, I used Nude Bee Honey Co.'s Goldenrod Honey. I was fortunate to receive a beautiful package as a gift, and you can bet I have been putting that honey to great use!
To be honest, this is not my first Nude Bee Honey creation, but it is my first live post using their product. I LOVE the flavors, and so does my family (especially my daughter.) You can get really creative when it comes to these flavors!
With all the choices of honey, why did I choose Goldenrod for this honey-roasted rhubarb whiskey sour? I have been experimenting with all the flavors, but there was something behind the process of this honey that had me thinking "yes, rhubarb!"
Goldenrod Honey has a naturally sweet flavor with a mild sour taste and a hint of citrus (source.) This is perfect for rhubarb because it is initially so SOUR. And rhubarb pairs perfectly with citrus 🙂 Personally, I just liked the flavor of the Goldenrod Honey and was even more so rewarded when I roasted the rhubarb!
I have to say, this whiskey sour variation still had that sour tone to it, but with a rich thickness of rhubarb puree. I don't tend to use the egg white in my beverage, so it leaves the recipe vegetarian and vegan (if you are the one who still includes delicious honey in your diet!) However, for a more classic feel, you can add that egg white!
📖 Recipe
Honey-Roasted Rhubarb Whiskey Sour
A blend of honey-roasted rhubarb really brings out the flavor of these whiskey sours! You can always increase the whiskey to ½ a cup for a stronger drink!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (8oz) rhubarb, chopped
- ¼ cup Goldenrod Honey
- 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Drink
- ¼ cup rhubarb puree (see above recipe)
- ⅓ cup whiskey (bourbon is the common element)
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ⅛ cup simple syrup*
Instructions
- *Simple syrup is created by combining equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved completely (no need to boil!) Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Rhubarb
- Preheat oven to 400F. Add chopped rhubarb to a small baking dish. Drizzle with honey, juice, and salt. Toss to combine.
- Place into oven and cook for 5 minutes. Remove, stir well, and cook for another 10 minutes, or until rhubarb is tender and cooked through. Transfer to food processor and puree until smooth.
Drink
- Fill a cocktail shaker (or makeshift one) half way with ice. Pour in whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and pureed rhubarb. Place lid on and shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds.
- Add ice to a small whiskey glass. Strain beverage into cup and serve immediately.
- Drizzle some extra honey on top if desired!
Notes
You will have leftover rhubarb puree (which can easily make more drinks!) It tops well over ice cream.
This recipe yields a "thicker" whiskey sour because of the pureed fruit.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 483Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 154mgCarbohydrates: 94gFiber: 1gSugar: 90gProtein: 1g
This is a sponsored post. I was fortunate enough to receive products and/or monetary compensation from Nude Bee Honey Co. Though products were received, all opinions are my own and I would not recommend a product that I did not enjoy!
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Amanda
Oh wow, this looks AMAZING. Whiskey Sours have been my poison of choice lately! Now all I need is this golden rod honey (which sounds crazy good) and a friend to share their rhubarb with me!
Yours photos are gorgeous. Spamming allllll over my social media!
Kacey
YOU ARE AMAZING!! If you do get around to them, let me know how my ratios are. I'm kind of a pansy when it comes to drinks so I may have cheaped out on the whiskey ratio, haha!