Honey. Awwww, sugar, sugar. Now, with that 1969 Archies classic planted in your head, let’s talk about the sweet stuff. Honey that bees produce can do more than just sweeten your tea. We get so many questions about local honey – and that’s a good question. Be sure you’re seeking out only local honey. Now that you’re armed with that golden ingredient, let’s put it to use. Here are 4 honey-centric recipes.

1- Honey Simple Syrup

Honey Simple Syrup, aka honey water, is a great way to add some sweetness to cocktails, mocktails or for sweetening iced tea! It’s challenging to incorporate honey in to cold beverages. It never seems to mix fully and often you can see it, in all its sweet, gooey glory. The fix? Thin it by making this honey simple syrup. It’s ready in less than 10 minutes and the infusion possibilities are endless. Cinnamon. Cardamom. Lavender. How will you flavor your Honey Simple Syrup? Get ready to up your mixology game with this sweet stuff!

2- Whipped Ricotta with Honeycomb

Ready to uplevel your next cheeseboard? This 5 minute (yes. five. minutes.) recipe is what will have your guests coming back for more. Pair with a sliced baguette or crackers and get ready for the compliments. We add in Herbes de Provence for ooh-la-la flavor and color. Topping the whipped ricotta with Honeycomb is both pretty and delicious – honeycomb is edible and provides a fantastic contrast in texture to the creamy cheese and crunchy baguette. Pretty delicious!

3- Nashville Hot Honey

Some like it hot, and this sauce is the answer! We combined our Nashville Hot Chicken Blend with honey to create the hottest, sweetest sauce for dipping, drizzling or dressing. Delicious for dipping wings. Dress up a chicken sandwich. Drizzle on a box of take-out fried chicken!

4- Honey Espresso Sugar Cookies