Sweet Talk

servings
Makes 1 drink
prep time
15 minutes
cook time
30 minutes
Close-up of a limoncello martini cocktail at the bar.

A clear limoncello martini cocktail served at a bar, with a dimly lit ambiance showcasing a variety of bottles in the background.

Ingredients

  • •59 ml (2 ounces) Weller Special Reserve Whiskey
  • •44 ml (1.5 ounces) Vanilla Bean Honey Syrup (see recipe below)
  • •15 ml (.5 ounce) fresh lemon juice

Vanilla Bean Honey Syrup

Makes 177 ml (3/4 cup)

100 grams (½ cup) sugar
59 ml (¼ cup) honey
1 split vanilla bean, or substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla essence (extract)

In a small saucepan combine the sugar, honey, vanilla bean, and 118 ml (½ cup) water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool, then cover and refrigerate.

Preparation

  1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the whiskey, Vanilla Bean Honey Syrup, and lemon juice. Shake well and strain into a martini glass.

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beveragescocktailsgluten-free

About the author

Ben Buckley graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, where he studied at the Isenberg School of Management with a concentration in Hospitality & Tourism Management. He has been at The Colonnade Hotel in Boston for the past five years and presently manages award-winning Chef Jean Joho’s Brasserie JO.

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