10 Delicious Drink Recipes to Mix Up with Wild Turkey American Honey

As both a bartender and whiskey enthusiast, I’m always experimenting with creative cocktail recipes using my favorite bourbons. Wild Turkey American Honey has become a go-to for me With its sweet honey flavor, it makes for well-balanced mixed drinks that appeal to whiskey lovers and newbies alike

If you’re looking to mix up your home bar repertoire, Wild Turkey American Honey opens up lots of possibilities Below I’m sharing my top 10 favorite cocktail recipes that highlight the honeyed bourbon From classic whiskey highballs to tropical tiki drinks, there’s something for every palate.

Wild Turkey American Honey Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is my favorite classic cocktail to make with American Honey. The bitters and sweet profile play off each other perfectly.

• 2 oz Wild Turkey American Honey
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 sugar cube
• Orange slice and cherry for garnish

Muddle the sugar cube and bitters in a rocks glass. Add ice cubes and American Honey. Stir to dissolve sugar. Express oil from orange peel over drink and use as garnish along with cherry.

Wild Turkey American Honey Whiskey Sour

For a bourbon-forward twist on a whiskey sour Wild Turkey American Honey adds signature sweetness. The egg white creates a luxurious frothy topping.

• 2 oz Wild Turkey American Honey
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 1 egg white
• Angostura bitters

Dry shake ingredients hard without ice to emulsify egg white. Add ice and shake again until chilled. Double strain into chilled glass. Dash bitters over foamy head.

Wild Turkey American Honey Gold Rush

This riff on a whiskey smash highlights honeyed bourbon with fresh lemon and honey sweetness. The herbal notes of rosemary tie it all together.

• 2 oz Wild Turkey American Honey
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1/2 oz honey syrup
• 3-4 fresh rosemary sprigs
• Lemon wedge

Muddle rosemary in shaker. Add remaining ingredients with ice and shake. Double strain over fresh ice. Garnish with lemon wedge.

Wild Turkey American Honey Bee’s Knees

For a fun twist on a gin classic, Wild Turkey American Honey makes a delicious Bee’s Knees cocktail. The lemon and honey play perfectly together.

• 2 oz Wild Turkey American Honey
• 3/4 oz lemon juice
• 1/2 oz honey syrup
• Lemon twist

Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into chilled coupe glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

Wild Turkey American Honey Mint Julep

For a bourbon-based mint julep, Wild Turkey American Honey stands in for traditional syrup with its honey sweetness.

• 2 oz Wild Turkey American Honey
• 8-10 mint leaves
• Crushed ice

Gently muddle the mint leaves in a julep cup or glass. Fill the glass with crushed ice and add American Honey. Stir briefly to combine. Garnish with more mint.

Wild Turkey American Honey Bee Sting

This tiki-inspired drink combines honey bourbon with pineapple and jalapeño for a sweet-spicy cocktail. The float of mezcal adds a smoky accent.

• 1 1/2 oz Wild Turkey American Honey
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 1/4 oz honey syrup
• 3-4 jalapeño slices
• Mezcal float

Muddle jalapeños in shaker. Add remaining ingredients except mezcal and shake with ice. Double strain over fresh ice into lowball glass. Float mezcal over top.

Wild Turkey American Honey Tea & Lemonade

For a refreshing summer highball, sweet tea and lemonade complement the honey bourbon perfectly.

• 2 oz Wild Turkey American Honey
• 3 oz fresh brewed sweet tea
• 1 oz lemonade
• Lemon wedge

Fill a tall glass with ice. Add American Honey and remaining ingredients. Stir gently and garnish with lemon wedge.

Wild Turkey American Honey Brown Derby

This twist on a Manhattan riffs on the brown derby hat. American Honey’s vanilla notes mesh nicely with the grapiness of cassis.

• 2 oz Wild Turkey American Honey
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 1/4 oz honey syrup
• 1/4 oz creme de cassis
• Lemon twist

Shake first 4 ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with lemon twist.

Wild Turkey American Honey Gold Rush #2

Another gold rush riff, this one includes ginger beer for extra bite along with lemon and honey bourbon.

• 2 oz Wild Turkey American Honey
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1/2 oz honey syrup
• 2-3 oz ginger beer
• Lemon wheel

Build in tall glass over ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with lemon wheel.

Wild Turkey American Honey Penicillin

Smoky scotch and lemon complement the sweet honey bourbon in this modern classic.

• 2 oz Wild Turkey American Honey
• 3/4 oz Laphroaig scotch
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 1/4 oz honey ginger syrup
• 3-4 slices fresh ginger

Muddle ginger slices in a shaker. Add remaining ingredients with ice and shake. Double strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.

With its versatility, Wild Turkey American Honey freshens up any home bar. Keep these cocktail recipes on hand to mix and match your perfect drink. Your guests will be impressed with your creative whiskey cocktails!