Sting Like a Bee

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.