Tequila Honey Bee

5 from 2 votes

With the sweetness of honey and the sting of hot sauce, the Tequila Honey Bee drink is a delightful study of contrasts. This simple cocktail recipe takes just 5 minutes to assemble and is the perfect way to cool off on a hot and sultry summer night.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: American

Servings: Cocktail

Calories: 213kcal

Author: Emily Laurae

Equipment

Ingredients

Honey Syrup

½ cup Honey
2 tablespoon Hot Water

Tequila Honey Bee

1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
1 Pinch Cayenne pepper
¾ oz Lime Juice
1 oz. Honey Syrup
2 oz. Tequila
Rim Salt & Lime Wedges Optional Garnish

Instructions

Honey Syrup

To make the honey syrup, combine your honey and hot water in a small bowl. Stir until the two ingredients are completely mixed and then continue making your cocktail! If you attempt to simply add pure honey to your cocktail, the thickness of the honey will prevent your cocktail from mixing thoroughly and will clog your shaker.
½ cup Honey, 2 tablespoon Hot Water

Tequila Honey Bee

Using a cocktail shaker, combine the hot sauce, cayenne pepper, lime juice, honey syrup, and tequila.
1 teaspoon Hot Sauce, 1 Pinch Cayenne pepper, ¾ oz Lime Juice, 1 oz. Honey Syrup, 2 oz. Tequila
Shake for 30 seconds, strain into your glass and add ice.
Garnish with a slice of lime and some rim salt for some extra zing. Chin, chin!
Rim Salt & Lime Wedges

Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best tequila to use for making Tequila Honey Bees? It all depends on the flavor profile you like. Tequila comes in three primary forms: blanco, reposado, and añejo. Blanco is clear as it is usually bottled immediately after distilling without aging in wooden barrels, and is great for using in light, citrusy drinks because it has a lighter, more neutral flavor. Reposado is aged for 2-12 months in oak barrels, so it has more vanilla and oak notes. Añejo is closer on the flavor spectrum to brown liquors like whiskey, as it is aged for 1-3 years in oak. No matter which kind you choose, be sure to opt for a brand that is made with 100% agave.

What should I do with my extra honey syrup? There are tons of options here! If you make a large batch of honey syrup, you can use it for other recipes as well! Here are some examples below if you're a fellow lover of honey as a natural sweetener.

Create Cocktails - Recipe ideas are linked here!

Moisten Cakes - Many bakers brush/pour honey syrup to the tops of their cakes before adding buttercream in order to retain moisture and add flavor.

Sparkling Water - Add honey syrup with muddled fruit to your glass before adding ice and sparkling water.

Various Cold Drinks - Add your liquid sugar and stir into the beverage of your choice. This allows you to avoid the granules of sugar that can sit at the bottom of your drink.

Whip Cream - Add before whipping to infuse some tasty honey flavor.

For more info on infusing simple syrups with flavors, check out my guide here!

Can I make this as a pitcher drink? Absolutely! Feel free to mix up a large batch of the cocktail ingredients — I’d recommend about 8x the recipe below. Just be sure to keep ice and a shaker nearby so you can shake the cocktails to order!

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