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Bee Sting cocktail

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Bee Sting

A sweet and herbal cocktail with a citrusy twist.

Base
Scotch
Difficulty
Medium
Strength
Medium

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Combine Honey, Scotch Whiskey, Fernet-Branca, Egg White, and Tangerine Juice in a Cocktail Shaker.
  2. Shake without ice to emulsify the Egg White.
  3. Fill with ice and shake again.
  4. Strain into a Rocks Glass filled with ice.
  5. Add Peychaud's Bitters on top.

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About the Bee Sting

The Bee Sting is a delightful balance of sweetness and herbal complexity, combining honey, scotch whiskey, and Fernet-Branca. The citrus from tangerine juice adds a refreshing layer, while Peychaud's bitters bring depth. Perfect for sipping as a post-dinner treat or during a quiet evening.

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How this compares

  • Penicillin

    Both are scotch-based with herbal complexity, but Penicillin features ginger and honey, providing a spicier, more invigorating profile compared to the Bee Sting's herbal Fernet-Branca.

  • Godfather

    Both are spirit-forward and use scotch whiskey, but the Godfather is simpler, relying on just scotch and amaretto for a nutty sweetness, compared to the herbal and spicy complexity of Bee Sting.

  • Rusty Nail

    Both use scotch whiskey and a sweet ingredient (honey vs. Drambuie), but Rusty Nail is smoother with herbal sweetness, while Bee Sting is more complex with Fernet-Branca and tangerine juice.

  • Old Pal

    Both feature spirit-forward profiles, but the Old Pal is a dry cocktail with rye whiskey and vermouth, whereas Bee Sting is richer and sweeter, with scotch and honey.

  • Bobby Burns

    Both use scotch whiskey and have herbal notes, but Bobby Burns is lighter with sweet vermouth and Bénédictine, while Bee Sting is more complex with honey, Fernet, and bitters.

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