The Bamboozler

Apple brandy, Lemon juice and Rich honey syrup are combined in this warm drink. Serve it freshly mixed in a heatproof mug.

The Bamboozler in a heatproof handled mug, served without ice, ungarnished, against a black background.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Apple brandy
  • 22.5 ml Lemon juice
  • 15 ml Rich honey syrup (2:1 honey to water by weight)
  • 7.5 ml St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
  • 90 ml Hot water

Prepare ahead

Each component makes the stated batch. Measure the finished component into each drink.

Rich honey syrup (2:1 honey to water by weight)

Active preparation: 3 minutes; total time: 18 minutes. Batch shown; final yield is not specified; measure 15 ml for one drink.

  • 200 g Honey
  • 100 g Warm water
  1. Stir honey and warm water until uniform.
  2. Cool completely and refrigerate in a clean covered container; prepare fresh for service.

Ratio basis is by weight. Recipe assembly time assumes this syrup is ready.

Instructions

  1. Warm a heatproof mug with hot water and empty it.
  2. Add apple brandy, lemon juice, rich honey syrup and allspice dram.
  3. Pour in the measured hot water and stir until combined. Serve warm.