
Sting Like a Bee
- Prep Time
5 Minutes - Difficulty
Medium - Servings
1
- 1 1/2 oz Bulleit Bourbon
- 1/2 oz Giffard Pamplemousse Liqueur
- 1 oz grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz Mikes Hot Honey
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz chickpea water (secret vegan foamer) or 1 egg white
- Angostora bitters
The Cocktail That Packs a Flavor Punch
Hey there, cocktail adventurers! Get ready to meet the drink that's about to become the Muhammad Ali of your home bar – smooth, unexpected, and with a knockout flavor that'll leave you speechless.
Why This Cocktail is Pure Magic
Imagine a drink that's part sophisticated sip, part flavor rebellion. The Sting Like a Bee isn't just a cocktail – it's a flavor journey that starts sweet, hits with some heat, and leaves you wanting more. Mike's Hot Honey is the secret weapon that turns this from "nice" to "WHOA!"
Cocktail Crafting: Your Flavor Laboratory
The Ingredient Lineup
This isn't your grandpa's bourbon cocktail. We're bringing:
- Bulleit Bourbon (because go big or go home)
- Giffard Pamplemousse (fancy way of saying grapefruit liqueur)
- Fresh citrus that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance
- Mike's Hot Honey (the star of the show!)
Pro Mixologist Moves
Step 1: The Shake-Down
- Grab your cocktail shaker
- Combine bourbon, pamplemousse, grapefruit juice, Mike's Hot Honey, lemon juice, and your foaming agent
- First, do a dry shake (no ice) to get that perfect foam
- Then shake with ice like you mean it!
The Artsy Finish
Want to level up your cocktail game? Create a honeycomb stencil:
- Grab a plastic lid
- Channel your inner artist with an X-acto knife
- Carefully cut out a honeycomb pattern
- Spritz Angostura bitters through the stencil
- Boom! Instagram-worthy cocktail
The Vegan Twist
- Chickpea water (aquafaba) is your egg white substitute
- Same frothy magic, totally plant-based
- Your vegan friends will be impressed
Flavor Playground: Mix It Up!
Spice Seekers
- Want more heat? Add an extra drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey
- Feeling adventurous? Experiment with different bourbons
Foam Fanatics
- Egg white gives silky smooth foam
- Chickpea water keeps it vegan-friendly
- No foam? No problem! It'll still taste amazing
Food Pairing Magic
This cocktail is looking for flavor friends:
- Spicy appetizers
- Charcuterie boards
- Grilled anything
- Basically, anything that loves a flavor adventure
Bonus Hack: Mike's Hot Honey Rim Salt
- Mix sea salt with a touch of Mike's Hot Honey
- Rim your glass for extra flavor fireworks
Share the Cocktail Love
Mixed this epic drink? Snap a pic, tag @MikesHotHoney, and show the world how you're bringing the sweet heat to happy hour!
Drizzle. Shake. Sip. Repeat. 🍯🥃🐝
Drink responsibly, flavor adventurously.