Name: Honey Fitz
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 1 ½ oz rye whiskey; ½ oz honey syrup; ½ oz lemon juice; ½ oz orange juice

Named for John 'Honey Fitz' Fitzgerald — Boston's beloved mayor and JFK's maternal grandfather — this rye sour splits the citrus between lemon and orange, with honey syrup for sweetness. Lively, balanced, and imbued with Boston Irish charm.

shake with ice and strain

cocktail glass

rye whiskey

honey syrup

lemon juice

orange juice

orange twist

Honey Fitz

Cocktails where lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit drive the flavor. Citrus notes add brightness, acidity, and aromatic zest to a drink.

Citrus

Cocktails where no single element dominates — the spirit, acid, and sweetness are in harmony. Classic sours and well-built stirred drinks often land here.

Balanced

Cocktails with prominent non-citrus fruit character, such as apple, pear, peach, or cherry. Fruity drinks can range from delicate and floral to bold and jammy.

Fruity

Cocktails that feel vivid and lifted on the palate, driven by fresh citrus, sparkling wine, or light spirits.

Honey Fitz

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