Ingredients
- 45 ml Bourbon e.g. Maker's Mark, Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve
- 22.5 ml Honey syrup
- 22.5 ml Lemon juice
- 60 ml Ginger beer
- Garnish Lemon wheel
Preparation
- Shake bourbon, honey and lemon with ice.
- Strain into a highball glass over ice. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with lemon wheel. A wheel is a thin, round cross-section slice of the whole fruit.
Origin Story
The Bee Sting cocktail is a modern creation that combines bourbon with honey and ginger, reflecting a trend toward using natural sweeteners in cocktails. Its rise in popularity aligns with the craft cocktail movement of the 21st century.
