Jul 14 2026
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Honey Pot Recipe

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Time25m
Serves1

Monopoloowa Vodka I Lemon I Smoked Honey & Chamomile | Elderflower

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Smoked Chamomile-Honey Syrup (makes ~6 oz)

Garnish & Finish

Method

Smoked Chamomile-Honey Syrup

  1. 1

    Brew chamomile

    Steep 2 chamomile tea bags or 2 tbsp loose chamomile in 1 cup near-boiling water for 6–8 minutes to make a strong infusion. Strain and measure 1 cup of the brewed tea; discard solids.

  2. 2

    Prepare syrup

    In a small saucepan combine 1 cup honey and 1/2 cup water over low heat. Stir until honey dissolves and mixture is homogeneous. Do not boil—just heat enough to dissolve the honey.

  3. 3

    Combine and infuse

    Remove the honey syrup from heat, add the 1 cup strong chamomile infusion, stir to combine, and let cool to warm (about 15 minutes).

  4. 4

    Place a small metal bowl or heatproof lid over a bowl containing the cooled syrup. Ignite a pinch of apple or cherry wood chips in a smoker box or on foil until smoldering, then capture the smoke under the bowl/lid for 30–45 seconds to impart a gentle smoke. Alternatively, use a smoking gun for 20–30 seconds. Uncover and let sit 5 minutes to absorb smoke, then cool to room temperature. Strain syrup through a fine mesh to remove solids. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Cocktail Assembly

  1. 5

    Dry shake (when using egg white)

    If using egg white: add 2 oz vodka, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.75 oz smoked chamomile-honey syrup, 0.5 oz St-Germain, and 0.5 oz egg white to a cocktail shaker. Seal and shake vigorously without ice for 15–20 seconds to emulsify and build foam.

  2. 6

    Wet shake

    Add ice to the shaker (about 1 cup), then shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled and the shaker is frosty.

  3. 7

    Strain

    Double-strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass to remove ice shards and any solids, leaving a silky texture and good foam on top.

  4. 8

    Float elderflower

    Gently pour (or use a bar spoon to float) 0.5 oz St-Germain over the foam so it sits as a subtle floral layer — if you used the St-Germain in the base mix, omit this float and instead add as part of the initial mixture.

  5. 9

    Garnish and finish

    Sprinkle 1 tsp dried chamomile flowers on the foam, add a lemon twist on the rim, and optionally drizzle 0.5 tsp smoked honey across the top for extra aroma. Serve immediately.

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