The Honey Badger Shot
April 16, 2011
I've been thinking for a while now that the hilarious Honey Badger video, and the honey badger itself, should be honored with a cocktail or a shot.
So I created one.
The Honey Badger
by Camper English1 part Laphraoig single-malt scotch whisky
1 part Honey Flavored Whiskey, such as Wild Turkey American Honey or Jim Beam HoneyAdd scotch then honey liqueur to a shot glass. Say "Honey badger don't care," then down the shot.
The drink is sweet coming in, but nice and smoky on the finish. It's kind of delicious.
If you haven't had the pleasure of viewing "The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger" video, then by all means do. You'll understand why the honey badger deserves a toast. The audio is NSFW, not safe for work.
If you enjoyed this post, perhaps you'd also like to see the Double Rainbow Cocktail?
Camper, thank you for that!
The shot is delicious i've been making variations of it for years but i never settled on one combo and named it.
It is now set, and i will proudly call out to the honey badger from now on!
"Honey Badger don't care!" brilliant.
Posted by: Forrestcokely | April 17, 2011 at 07:46 AM
I was originally going to try it with mezcal vs. Islay whisky and Wild Turkey American Honey vs. Barenjager vs. the new Jack honey stuff. But then I tried this first combo and thought it was great so I didn't bother with the rest :)
Posted by: Camper English | April 17, 2011 at 09:51 AM
you could chase it with King Cobra.
Posted by: johnjohn | April 17, 2011 at 08:06 PM
Thanks for the treats, stupid! :)
Posted by: Margot | May 03, 2011 at 01:41 PM
So you actually use honey?
Posted by: Matična mliječ | September 12, 2011 at 12:19 PM
There is honey in Wild Turkey American Honey.
Posted by: Camper English | September 12, 2011 at 04:48 PM
The honey badger doesn't give a shit if you like the shot or not...
Posted by: jdoncbus@gmail.com | September 17, 2011 at 07:49 AM
Genius. All hail the fearless Honey Badger.
I might try a variant of this shot, partly because Wild Turkey American Honey isn't widely available here, and partly because it doesn't sound dangerous enough to do justice to the indomitable Ratel, aka Honey Badger.
Posted by: Ben Bland | November 09, 2011 at 03:39 AM
In Louisisna we do it with Seagram's 7 Honey and Grand Marnier. Since 7 is Ty's number....
Posted by: DJ | December 28, 2011 at 07:02 AM
That is amazing. We had tried to make one with Jim Beam Rye and a drop of actual honey. I think this shot would taste much better.
Posted by: Dusty | September 28, 2012 at 11:38 AM
Barenjager is a better source of honey-flavored alcohol, in my opinion. :)
Posted by: Rick Castello | April 08, 2014 at 03:27 PM