What ingredients are in a Honey Bee?

6 cl White rum, 2 cl Honey, 2 cl Lemon Juice

What glass do you use for a Honey Bee?

A Honey Bee is traditionally served in a Margarita glass.

How strong is a Honey Bee?

A Honey Bee has an estimated ABV of 18,72%.

How many calories are in a Honey Bee?

A Honey Bee contains approximately 204 calories per serving.

Honey Bee

الكأس Margarita glass

مستوى الصعوبة Easy

السعرات الحرارية ~204 kcal

ABV 18,72%

المكونات

White rum 6 cl
Honey 2 cl
Lemon Juice 2 cl

التعليمات

Shake ingredients with crushed ice

Sweet

The Honey Bee is a simple three-ingredient cocktail that pairs white rum with honey and fresh lemon juice, shaken over crushed ice for a smooth, tropical sour. The honey softens the rum's sharpness while lending a floral sweetness, and the lemon provides a bright acidic backbone. It is served in a margarita glass for an elegant presentation.

History & Origins

Honey and rum combinations have deep roots in Caribbean and colonial American bartending, with early sours using honey as a sweetener appearing in 19th-century recipe books. The specific Honey Bee cocktail origin is disputed, though it is associated with the Sour cocktail family and the broader Daiquiri tradition. Its simplicity has made it a perennial home bartender favorite.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Floral honey and bright citrus lemon lift off fresh white rum. Palate: Smooth and tropical, with the rum's sweetness amplified by honey and balanced by sharp lemon acidity. Finish: Clean, slightly tart, with a lingering honeyed warmth.

floral tropical tart sweet smooth

Pro Tip

Warm the honey slightly before mixing to ensure it dissolves evenly with the rum and lemon juice before shaking.

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