Sting Like a Bee

Sting Like a Bee

  • Prep Time
    5 Minutes
  • Difficulty
    Medium
  • Servings
    1
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions


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. 

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