The Perfect Bee Sting Cocktail

Eventually the ‘Bees Knees’ Cocktail, which classically consists of gin, lemon juice and sugar, emerged as a common drink. The ‘Bee Sting’ Cocktail is a spicier version of this, however, as this can be done in a number of ways there are numerous variations of it!

A common version of the ‘Bee Sting’ Cocktail uses the classic ‘Bees Knees’ combination of gin, sugar and lemon juice and then adds a dash of ancho chilli liqueur to create a fiery sting. Other variations also use cayenne pepper, chilli syrup and even herbal infusions such as thyme and rosemary for a more subtle sting.

When we created our Beeble version of this delicious cocktail we wanted to keep the ingredients simple, fresh and accessible. As most people are likely to have a jalapeno lying around in the back of their fridge we thought this would be the perfect way of adding a real kick to the drink, without masking the exquisite flavours of our Honey Whisky.

To create the ‘Beeble Bee Sting’ Cocktail we combine our Beeble Honey Whisky with lemon juice, homemade honey syrup and a slice of fresh jalapeno pepper. In addition, we like to add one large egg white to give the drink a delicious velvety-foam finish.

With the sensational combination of both sweetness and spice, this cocktail is the perfect addition to a summer bbq and will undoubtedly leave your guests buzzing for more!

 

Prep time: 8 mins

Total time: 8 mins

Serving size: 1

 

Honey Syrup Recipe:

Ingredients for honey syrup (enough for six ‘Beeble Bee Stings’)

·      ½ cup of Beeble Honey

·      ½ cup of water

Method:

1. Add the honey and water to a pot and bring to boil.

2. Reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes.

3. Allow the syrup to cool and then store in a fridge.

Note: This honey syrup can also be used in a few of our other cocktail recipes such as the ‘Beeble Bees Knees’ and so it is worth making one big batch and then storing it for a few months in the fridge – check out more of our recipes here!

Beeble Bee Sting Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients for the Beeble Bee Sting Cocktail

·      75ml of Beeble Honey Whisky

·      1 Large Egg White

·      25ml Fresh Lemon Juice

·      25ml Honey Syrup

·      1 slice of jalapeno pepper (about ½ inch thick)

·      Ice

 

Method

·      Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with a few cubes of ice

·      Shake well

·      Strain into an ice-filled cocktail glass

·      To top it off, wipe the rim of the glass with a lemon wedge

·      Garnish with a lemon twist and a jalapeno pepper wheel

~ Beeble’s top tip ~ If you want your cocktail extra spicy leave the seeds in the jalapeno pepper when shaking and add a few thin slices into the drink as a final touch!

Written by Hester