Yash Lakhan
April 30, 2025
Different varieties of honey shift the composition of a drink while determining not only sweetness but also the finish of a beverage. The use of this amber liquid in cocktails and mocktails guides how they complement lighter summery salads to provide a distinct exchange between sips and bites without overpowering flavours of the other. *All alcoholic concoctions listed use 30ml liquor measurements. Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.
A classic whisky-soda sweetened with wild forest honey, this highball is ideal to pair with earthy root vegetable salads loaded with nuts and seeds to offset their mild bitterness.
A floral-flavoured honey cocktail that moderates citrusy fruit-based salads by mellowing out acidity through its herbal notes, the cocktail enables citrus to be the star while introducing a lingering finish.
An old fashioned variation that utilises mustard flower honey finds balance with light lentil or sprout salads, since the syrupy weight mellows the bite of legumes as well as their earthy foundation.
The gentle herbaceous character of this honey mixed with citrus juice and crushed ice is a light accompaniment to green leafy salads, imitating herbal qualities while resetting the palate.
With a tangy depth and framed movement in drinks, this non-alcoholic beverage settles on the palate between bites of citrus-forward salads, using the earthy sweetness of jamun honey to mellow acidity.
The light texture and smooth flow of this tropical-inspired mocktail are matched to salads with a creamy dressing or even fresh fruit salads, since coriander honey provides a subtle lift, to sustain clean contrast.