Honey Highball Cocktail: Your New Favorite

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Ingredients
Number of servings
1⅔ PARTSAltos Reposado
⅔ PARTLime juice
⅔ PARTHoney
1⅓ PARTSOrange juice
1 PORTIONClub soda (to top)
PARTS ML

How to mix

  • To make the Honey Highball, add the honey, tequila and lemon juice to a highball glass. Stir to dissolve honey into liquid. Add the orange juice and integrate it with the other ingredients. Add ice and top with club soda. Garnish with an orange wedge.

The mixture of tequila and honey is perfect for a highball cocktail. The sweetness of the honey balances out the strong flavor of tequila, making it a sweet, but not cloying, drink that’s perfect for sipping on the porch in the summertime.

Why to drink this Honey Highball? The first reason is that we can drink it as a shot, but also as a cocktail. This mixture is very easy to drink and also has a great taste. The second reason is that it’s not too strong so you can drink it all night long without getting drunk! The third reason is that this cocktail will help you to relax after a hard day! Third, because honey has a unique ability to bring out the best in other flavors.

The Honey Highball Cocktail is a fun and easy way to make your own cocktail at home. It’s made with just five ingredients: tequila, lime juice, orange juice, club soda and honey. The result is a sweet, fizzy drink that’s perfect for any occasion—even if you’re having a party on a Friday night!

 

barman doing a honey cocktail

Ingredients for this Honey Cocktail

To prepare our own version of the classic Honey Highball Cocktail you only need five ingredients:

  • 1 2/3 parts Altos Reposado
  • 2/3 part lime juice
  • 2/3 part honey
  • 1 1/3 parts orange juice
  • Club soda to top

With this you’re prepared to enjoy a cocktail that you’ll love.

 

How to Make the Honey Highball Cocktail

Are you looking for a cocktail that’s sweet, but doesn’t make you feel like a sugar junkie?

If so, then the Honey Highball Cocktail is for you. It’s light, refreshing and easy to make—and it won’t leave you feeling like a sugar-crazed maniac!

  • To make the Honey Highball, add the honey, tequila and lemon juice to a highball glass.
  • Stir to dissolve honey into liquid.
  • Add the orange juice and integrate it with the other ingredients.
  • Add ice and top with club soda.
  • Garnish with an orange wedge.

What Kind of Honey Use in this Drink?

We recommend using raw, unfiltered honey for its full flavor, but the beauty of the Honey Highball Cocktail is that you can use any type of honey you want. You could even use agave syrup or molasses—just make sure to adjust the amount you use to compensate for the difference in sweetness between honey and whatever sweetener you choose.

We don’t recommend using a flavored honey because it will add too much extra flavor to the cocktail, but if you want to use a different kind of honey, go for it!

 

honey based drinks

Tips from Our Experts to Make the Best Honey Highball Cocktail

The honey highball cocktail is a great drink to have in the summertime. It’s sweet and refreshing, and it’s a nice break from the heavier cocktails of winter too. However, not all honey highballs are made equal—there’s a fine line between deliciousness and disaster. Here are some tips from our experts on how to make the best honey highball cocktail:

  1. Use fresh lemon juice—it really makes a difference!
  2. Don’t use too much ice. The ice will dilute your drink.
  3. Try adding a splash of soda water if you don’t like your drink too sweet or if you want to make it more carbonated.
  4. Use a good quality tequila like our Altos Reposado.
  5. A good rule of thumb for choosing honey is to look for something that’s not processed or treated with heat, as this can kill off some of its beneficial properties.

Learn With Altos How to Make it

Welcome to Olmeca’s video on Honey Highball cocktails.

In this video, we’ll go over the ingredients you need to make your own Honey Highball cocktail, and how to mix them together for a smooth and refreshing drink.

Others Cocktail You Might Like

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If you’re looking for something with a little more fruit, try our prickly pear margarita. It’s made with prickly pear juice and fresh lime juice—and it’s not too sweet!

Olmeca Altos to Improve the Honey Syrup Cocktails

You can’t go wrong with Olmeca Altos, a high-quality tequila that’s perfect for your Honey Highball.

Olmeca Altos is made from 100% blue agave at the distillery in Mexico, Jalisco. Olmeca Altos is a tequila with a smooth, buttery taste and a hint of sweetness. It has hints of spices and fruits, but it’s not overpowering in any way.

At Olmeca, we pride ourselves on our ability to create cocktails that are as unique as they are delicious. We use only the finest ingredients and make sure all of our cocktails are infused with our own special twist.

Your Questions Answered Margaritas

What makes Altos Tequila different from other tequilas?

Altos isn’t your average tequila — it’s the real thing. Made from 100% Blue Agave grown in Jalisco’s highlands, slow-cooked, copper-distilled, and created by bartenders who get it. Smooth, bold, and made to mix right.

What’s the best way to drink Altos Tequila?

Any way you want. It’s a winner in a Margarita or Paloma, but it also shines straight up if you’re all about flavour. Whatever the moment, Altos always sets the tone.

Is Altos Tequila made sustainably?

Absolutely — we’re serious about sustainability. We recycle agave fibers, reuse water, and cut down on waste wherever we can. Great tequila, zero guilt.

What’s the difference between Plata, Reposado, and Añejo?

Plata’s crisp and lively, Reposado’s smooth and rounded, and Añejo’s bold, rich, and full of depth. Three styles, one unmistakable Altos spirit.

Can I use Altos in cocktails other than Margaritas?

Of course. Altos steps up in any mix — Palomas, Tequila Sunrises, even an Old Fashioned if you’re in the mood to experiment. If it pours, Altos fits.
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