Honeyed Raspberry Smash

**Description**: This cocktail is a delightful fusion of sweet, tangy, and fizzy flavors. The Honeyed Raspberry Smash combines the richness of bourbon with the sweetness of honey and raspberry preserves, balanced by the tartness of lemon juice and the refreshing bubbles of ginger beer. A dash of orange bitters and a hint of peppermint syrup add complexity, making this an intriguing and invigorating drink. **Ingredients**: - 2 oz bourbon - 1 tbsp honey - 1 tsp raspberry preserves - 0.5 oz lemon juice - 0.25 oz peppermint syrup - 2 dashes orange bitters - Ginger beer to top off - Ice cubes - Fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint for garnish **Instructions**: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, honey, raspberry preserves, lemon juice, peppermint syrup, and orange bitters. 2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into an ice-filled highball glass. 4. Top off with ginger beer and give it a gentle stir to combine. 5. Garnish with fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint. **Glass**: Serve in a highball glass