The Ben Franklin

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon
1 oz Mead, Colony Meadery Earl Grey
1 oz Lemon juice
1 oz Honey syrup
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Stir all ingredients except garnish over ice. Strain into a footed goblet with a single large cube of ice. Garnish with the lemon twist.

History

Domenico Lombardo, founder/executive chef of Mint Gastropu: “The better the mead, the better the drink. Bergamot-scented Earl Grey mead from nearby Colony Meadery plays nicely with Bourbon and honey syrup, like a more potent version of afternoon tea.”

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https://www.winemag.com/gallery/mead-cocktails-from-the-hive-mind/#gall…

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