Skyhook Slam Dunk

Description: Inspired by the high-flying excitement of basketball, the Skyhook Slam Dunk delivers a triple-threat of flavors with every sip. This playful cocktail brings together vibrant citrus, smooth honey, and a hint of mint, all topped off with a mini ring of caramelized orange as the perfect garnish – it's a slam dunk in a glass! Ingredients: - 2 oz bourbon - 1 oz fresh orange juice - 0.75 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and hot water, cooled) - 0.5 oz lemon juice - 3 fresh mint leaves - Splash of club soda - Caramelized orange wheel for garnish - Mini basketball skewer (orange peel shaped into a basketball) Instructions: 1. In a shaker, gently muddle the mint leaves with the honey syrup to release the minty aroma. 2. Add the bourbon, orange juice, and lemon juice into the shaker. Fill with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. 4. Top with a splash of club soda for a refreshing finish. 5. Garnish with a caramelized orange wheel perched on the rim and add a skewer of orange peel "basketball" to enhance the theme. Glassware: Old-fashioned glass Note: To create the caramelized orange wheel, sprinkle a thin slice of fresh orange with sugar, then torch or grill until lightly caramelized. To form the mini basketball, use a paring knife to score lines into a curl of orange peel, mimicking basketball seams.