Honey Bee Cocktail Recipe
Taste
Zesty, Sweet & Refreshing
Skill Level
Easy
Prep Time
5 Minutes
The Honey Bee is a bright, uplifting cocktail that perfectly captures the golden warmth of summer. Blending the smooth richness of Sting Like a Bee Pugilist Rum with the sharp tang of fresh lime and the sparkling sweetness of Sicilian lemonade, this drink is as refreshing as it is vibrant.
Simple to prepare and effortlessly drinkable, the Honey Bee delivers a balanced mix of citrus and sweetness, making it the perfect companion for lazy afternoons, BBQs, or sundown sipping. One taste and you’ll see why this buzzing beauty lives up to its name.
Ingredients
50ml Sting Like a Bee Pugilist Rum
25ml fresh lime juice
Sicilian lemonade (to top)
Ice cubes
Garnish: dehydrated lime slice
Tools You’ll Need
A tumbler or rocks glass
A measuring jigger
A bar spoon or stirrer
A knife for preparing garnish
Ice scoop or tongs
How to Make the Perfect Honey Bee Cocktail
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Fill your glass with ice – Start with a tumbler filled to the top with ice to keep your drink crisp and cool.
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Add the rum – Pour in 50ml of Sting Like a Bee Pugilist Rum as your base.
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Mix in the lime juice – Add 25ml of fresh lime juice for that signature citrus zing.
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Top with Sicilian lemonade – Fill the glass to the brim, allowing the bubbles to mingle with the rum and lime.
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Stir and garnish – Give it a gentle stir to blend the flavours, then garnish with a slice of dehydrated lime.
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Serve and enjoy – Refreshing, zesty and perfectly balanced, best served immediately over ice.
Our Tips for Making the Perfect Honey Bee at Home
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Always use fresh lime juice. It makes all the difference to the balance and brightness.
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Choose a quality lemonade. Sicilian or cloudy lemon varieties add depth and natural sweetness.
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Go heavy on the ice. It keeps the drink chilled without diluting too quickly.
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Add a drizzle of honey syrup for a richer, smoother twist that enhances the rum’s warmth.
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Chill your rum first for a more refined, bar-quality serve.
Similar Drinks
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Cuba Libre – A classic rum and cola with bright lime notes.
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Piña Colada – A creamy, tropical rum cocktail with pineapple and coconut.
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Strawberry Daiquiri – A fruity, frozen favourite with sweet, summery flavours.
A Taste of Sunshine in Every Sip
The Honey Bee is inspired by the natural sweetness of honey and the bold, buzzing energy of summer days. Built on the golden character of Sting Like a Bee Pugilist Rum, this cocktail celebrates contrast, sweet yet sharp, smooth yet zesty.
Its simple combination of rum, lime and lemonade gives it a distinctly British twist on the classic rum cooler. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly refreshing, it’s proof that the simplest recipes often create the most memorable moments. Whether served at a summer garden party or enjoyed at home on a sunny afternoon, the Honey Bee is pure liquid sunshine.
