Jul 14 2026
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Sawyer Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Chez Fonfon
Time8m
Serves1

Make Sawyer Cocktail Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Garnish

Method

Cocktail

  1. 1

    Make honey syrup

    If you don't already have honey syrup, combine equal parts honey and warm water (for this recipe use 1/4 oz honey + 1/4 oz warm water or prepare a larger batch). Stir or whisk until fully combined and cool before using.

  2. 2

    Add the bourbon, fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice, honey syrup, amaretto, and Angostura bitters to a cocktail shaker.

  3. 3

    Fill the shaker with the ice for shaking. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is well chilled and you see slight frost forming.

  4. 4

    Strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer (or the shaker strainer) into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice for serving. This yields a clean, slightly silky texture and captures the citrus and honey balance.

  5. 5

    Garnish with an orange twist expressed over the drink (twist skin over the surface to release oils) and drop in a Luxardo or brandied cherry if using.

Serve

  1. 6

    Serve immediately while cold. Sip slowly to enjoy the honeyed citrus notes balanced by the warmth of the bourbon and the almond character of the amaretto.

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