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A light and refreshing Southern cocktail recipe made with Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey, fresh peaches and ginger ale.
Updated 5/25/26
This cocktail is a favorite of mine for a few reasons... it's Southern, it's sassy and it's a little bit bad-assy!
Between the fresh peaches and the Jack Daniels, this has "Deep South" written all over it but the honey and ginger ale give it an elevated twist that's a little unexpected.
It's sweet without being syrupy and kicks just the right punch. I love it and I LOVE to serve it to guests who are visiting the South from other places.
I’m a beer drinker so I don’t usually like sweet drinks. When a big group of us went out for dinner on a weekend beach trip, I did what I always do and ordered a beer. While the waiter was getting everyone else’s drink orders, I picked up the seasonal menu and spotted a cocktail that caught my eye.
Theirs was Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey, muddled peaches and mint, and lemon-lime soda. Since I was on a getaway weekend – at the beach no less – I changed up my order and decided to get the JD cocktail. What the heck, right?
The waiter brought my drink, I took one glorious sip of it, grabbed his arm and said, “Whatever I tell you, do not let me have another one of these.” Great day in the morning, that thing was good! I could tell I’d knock the bottom out of it in no time but I had Baby Girl with me and didn't want to tie one on.
As soon as I got home I set out to recreate it! I decided to omit the muddled mint because I really couldn't pick it up in the drink anyway (though I do like to garnish it with mint if I have some) and I thought ginger ale would be better with the honey so that’s how I made mine!
You can buy peach syrup at most liquor stores but I’ll post a recipe below to make your own if you can’t find it. Consider making a batch. It’s super easy and it’s ta die for in iced tea!
I couldn't figure out what to call this. I decided to call it a Tennessee Honey Hole because Jack Daniels is a Tennessee whiskey and a “honey hole” is what my daddy always called an especially good fishing hole. It means something good and special and that’s what this is!
FAQ ABOUT TENNESSEE HONEY HOLE COCKTAILS
Can I use lemon-lime soda? Sure! The original cocktail I based this recipe on was made with it.
Will this be too sweet for me? If you're concerned that it might be (I hear ya, I don't usually like sweet drinks either), use club soda or peach La Croix instead of ginger ale.
Can this be made with regular Jack Daniels? I'm sure it can though I would consider adding a nip of honey.
What about using ginger beer? I think that would be divine though I haven't tried it myself.
Can I use diet ginger ale or lemon-lime soda? I don't see why not! I don't love diet sodas in cocktails but if you don't mind, go for it!
WANT TO WET YOUR WHISTLE SOME MORE?
If this recipe woke up your inner barmaid, pop over to my Fun & Refreshing Cocktail Recipes collection and see what else you might like to try. Maybe try them all! Invite friends over and have everyone bring the ingredients to make a few more libations too!
Recipe for Tennessee Honey Hole
Tennessee Honey Hole
A refreshing Southern cocktail recipe made with Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey, fresh peaches and ginger ale.
Ingredients
- 3-4 fresh peach slices, unpeeled
- 1 oz peach syrup (store-bought or below recipe)
- 2 oz Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey
- 2 oz ginger ale
- Mint for garnish (optional)
- 3 fresh peaches
- 1.5 cups of water
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Place peach slices and peach syrup in the bottom of a highball glass (double quantities if using a 12-oz. mason jar).
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, muddle peaches in syrup (smash them up a bit).
- Fill glass with ice, add Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey and ginger ale, then stir.
- Garnish with a fresh slice of peach and mint if desired.
- Dice peaches, discarding the pit.
- Add diced peaches, sugar and water to a saucepan then bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Turn off heat then cool to room temperature.
- Strain syrup then refrigerate to store up to 3 months.
Notes
- You can buy a peach flavored syrup (such as Monin’s) at most liquor stores if you don't want to make it homemade.
- To make a pitcher, use 2 peaches, 3/4 cup peach syrup, 1.5 cups Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey and 1 12-oz can ginger ale (or 1.5 cups).
I'm not really a drinker, many moons ago I was, but not any more.
ReplyDeleteI usually went for the "girlie" drinks or when I was in my "mood" I'll drink anything with rum in it.
The girls are into beer big time and vodka's and gin, still are, that's why I'm the designated driver now.
This will be something they'll want to try out, it is Jack Daniel's after all, they never say no to Jack!
Pinned!
Our next get together will have the Tennessee Honey Hole for the girls to enjoy!
Thanks Mandy! :-)
I don't "do"whiskey, I'm like you, I'm a beer drinker, or wine. But, I've seen this advertised and wondered about it. And this concoction sounds heavenly!
ReplyDeleteCan you use another fruit other than peaches? Maybe pineapple?
ReplyDeleteSure, you could use whichever you like :)
DeleteI'm not a JD girl but I love Crown Royal so I bought a small bottle of the JD Honey to give it a try. Then I was too lazy to make the simple syrup so I used Peach Schnapps. DELISH. This is like one of those warm evening sipping drinks!!! Thanks for all your great research!!!
ReplyDeleteBTW loved you on the FN show. Had to chuckle when you said "South Your Mouth". I think Cat Cora made a HUGE mistake letting you go!!!! Oh well, bigger and better things are out there for you!!!
I think we must have been separated at birth! I love trying your recipes, they are always so good. I am also a beer drinker with a margarita thrown in every once in a while, but this recipe seems to be calling my name because I so love peaches. I will be giving it a try!
ReplyDeleteWhere can you find Peach Syrup?
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