Best Honey Cocktails For Summer
Summer is for cocktails, and what better way to sweeten your sips than with Savannah Bee Company honey?
Sugar is for chumps! Using honey in cocktails brings a natural sweetness and a whole lot more character to your drinks. With their unique floral and herbal notes, honey simple syrups make it easy to enhance flavor. Get ready to impress your friends with your newfound mixology skills.
The Benefits of Honey in Cocktails
It’s the secret weapon your cocktails have been missing. Honey can turn your drinks from "meh" to "whoa" with its delicious and complex flavors. Here are a few reasons why honey should be your bestie behind the bar:
- Honey provides a natural sweetness that is less processed than sugar, making your cocktails healthier.
- Different types of honey, such as lavender, black sage, and hot honey, bring unique floral and herbal notes to your drinks.
- Honey is known for its antioxidant and antibacterial properties, adding a nutritious twist to your cocktails.
Getting Thirsty?
Try a few mouth-watering cocktails
The Pollinator: A Butterfly Pea Flower Cocktail
With a striking color-changing effect from blue to fuchsia, The Pollinator is a party trick and delicious cocktail all in one. By combining the floral notes of butterfly pea flower tea with the warming spice of ginger and the smoky depth of mezcal, you get a vibrant flavor that both zings and relaxes your palate.
With a striking color-changing effect from blue to fuchsia, The Pollinator is a party trick and delicious cocktail all in one. By combining the floral notes of butterfly pea flower tea with the warming spice of ginger and the smoky depth of mezcal, you get a vibrant flavor that both zings and relaxes your palate.
To make it, prepare a honey-ginger syrup and butterfly pea flower tea, then mix with mezcal, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lime juice. This drink is as visually stunning as it is refreshing, perfect for impressing your guests at a summer garden party.
Honey Hugo Spritz
The Honey Hugo Spritz is a light, botanical cocktail that combines the crisp bubbles of Prosecco with the sweet floral notes of lavender honey, mint, and elderflower liqueur.
The Honey Hugo Spritz is a light, botanical cocktail that combines the crisp bubbles of Prosecco with the sweet floral notes of lavender honey, mint, and elderflower liqueur.
To create this refreshing spritz, simply muddle mint and lime with a honey simple syrup, add elderflower liqueur, then top with chilled Prosecco and club soda. Garnish with edible flowers for a drink that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Tinto de Verano
Tinto de Verano is a refreshing Spanish-inspired cocktail that pairs dry red wine with a zesty honey lemon-lime syrup, sweet vermouth, and a splash of club soda.
Tinto de Verano
Tinto de Verano is a refreshing Spanish-inspired cocktail that pairs dry red wine with a zesty honey lemon-lime syrup, sweet vermouth, and a splash of club soda.
To make it, mix the lemon-lime syrup with red wine and vermouth, then serve over ice and top with club soda. Garnished with lemon slices and marigolds, this cocktail is perfect for a laid-back summer night, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity.
Killer Bee
The Killer Bee is a bold and spicy cocktail that combines the smoky flavor of mezcal with the heat of our Hot Honey and the tang of fresh lemon juice.
Killer Bee
The Killer Bee is a bold and spicy cocktail that combines the smoky flavor of mezcal with the heat of our Hot Honey and the tang of fresh lemon juice.
To prepare, mix the hot honey with mezcal and lemon juice, then serve over ice and garnish with lemon and jalapeño slices for an extra kick. This cocktail is perfect for those who love a bit of spice and want to add some extra heat to their summer gatherings.
Rhubarb Gin Cocktail
The Rhubarb Gin Cocktail is a sophisticated and refreshing drink that blends the tartness of rhubarb with the herbal notes of gin and the floral sweetness of our black sage honey.
Rhubarb Gin Cocktail
The Rhubarb Gin Cocktail is a sophisticated and refreshing drink that blends the tartness of rhubarb with the herbal notes of gin and the floral sweetness of our black sage honey.
To make it, create a honey-rhubarb syrup and mix it with gin, lemon juice, and an egg white for a frothy texture. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with edible flowers for a cocktail that’s elegant and refreshing. Plus it’s the prettiest pink color you’ve ever seen.
Now take what you’ve learned and elevate your summer sips. Happy drinking!
Now take what you’ve learned and elevate your summer sips. Happy drinking!
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