Four Roses Distillery, the award-winning Kentucky-based bourbon brand, and Ooni Pizza Ovens, the leader in home pizza ovens, have announced the release of Ooni & Four Roses Bourbon Barrel Aged Honey. This limited edition product is perfect for enhancing homemade pizzas and cocktails. It combines the best of both brands’ expertise in bringing people together for memorable experiences.
A Sweet Summer Collaboration
This summer, Four Roses is showcasing the versatility of bourbon by collaborating with Ooni Pizza Ovens to create a unique product that blends sweet and savory flavors. The Ooni & Four Roses Bourbon Barrel Aged Honey is made in partnership with Bohman Bee Company, using local raw honey aged in freshly dumped, unrinsed Four Roses Small Batch bourbon barrels. This process imparts rich bourbon flavors into the honey, resulting in notes of ripened red berries and dried spices, ideal for drizzling on pizza or mixing into cocktails.
Cocktail and Pizza Pairings
Four Roses’ lead mixologist, Abby Martinie, and Ooni’s chefs have developed complementary cocktail and pizza pairings using the bourbon barrel aged honey. “I like offering different ways to enjoy bourbon, outside of its traditional expectation,” says Abby Martinie. “Using the honey in new cocktail recipes and collaborating with Ooni’s team, we crafted cocktails with refreshing, sessionable, and complementary flavor profiles, unique to their pizza recipes.”
Purchase and Availability
The 10-ounce bottle of Ooni & Four Roses Bourbon Barrel Aged Honey is available for $16 on Ooni Pizza Ovens’ website and as a bundle with Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon for $51.99 on ReserveBar. It can also be purchased at the Four Roses Distillery Visitor Center in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, while supplies last.
More cocktail and pizza recipes, such as the below are available at the Four Roses’ website.
Pineapple Bourbon Iced Tea Recipe
- Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon
- 2 oz iced tea
- 0.75 oz Ooni & Four Roses Bourbon Barrel Aged Honey
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3-4 pineapple pieces
- Garnish: pineapple
- Directions: Muddle pineapple in a mixing tin, then combine all ingredients (except iced tea) in the tin. Add ice and shake for 15 seconds. Add iced tea and double strain into a glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
- Pizza Pairing: Honey Glazed Ham & Roasted Pineapple Pizza
- Tasting Notes: The Four Roses Small Batch pairs well with the tropical flavors of pineapple and the rich aromatics of malt in black iced tea. The Pineapple Bourbon Iced Tea balances the sweetness of pineapple with the saltiness of ham on the pizza.
Established in 1888, Four Roses Distillery combines two mashbills with five proprietary yeast strains to create 10 distinct bourbon recipes. With operations in Lawrenceburg and Cox’s Creek, Kentucky, Four Roses is available in all 50 states. In the past year, the brand has received 54 awards from esteemed competitions like the American Whiskey Masters and Whiskies of the World.
Founded in 2012 by Kristian Tapaninaho and Darina Garland, Ooni Pizza Ovens revolutionized outdoor cooking with the world’s first portable pizza oven. Ooni ovens cook authentic, flame-cooked pizza in just 60 seconds, reaching up to 950°F. They offer a range of pizza ovens, accessories, and ingredients.
For more information, visit Four Roses Bourbon or on Ooni’s website.
