Bee's Kiss Cocktail

The Bee’s Kiss is a vintage-style shaken cocktail made with light rum, honey syrup, and just a splash of heavy cream.

It’s a quick, simple cocktail that just needs a good shake. Creamy but light, with a touch of sweetness that makes it stand out. Perfect for when you want something a little different without overcomplicating things. 

This recipe comes from The Classic Cocktail Deck: 75 Recipes for the Home Bartender. The cards are organized by spirit, which makes it super easy to flip through and find something based on what you have on hand.

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What you'll need 

• Honey syrup
• Light rum
• Heavy cream 

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Make the honey syrup

Warm equal parts honey and water in a saucepan until the honey dissolves, then let it cool before using. 

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Shake It Up! 

Combine the rum, honey syrup, and heavy cream in a shaker with ice, then shake well until frothy. Strain into a glass and finish with some freshly grated nutmeg, if desired. 

 

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Tips for Making a Bee’s Kiss

• Make your honey syrup ahead of time and keep it refrigerated—it stays fresh for about two weeks, so you can have it ready whenever the mood strikes.

• Use a rum you actually like—this drink’s simple, so good rum makes a difference.

• Don’t skip the nutmeg if you’ve got it. Just a little sprinkle on top makes it feel special.

• Shake it long enough to get that nice frothy texture—about 20 seconds is perfect.

• If you want, chill your glass first so the drink stays cold longer.

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Quick to make and easy to enjoy, this tasty classic is one you’ll want to make all summer long. If you give it a try, I’d love to hear what you think, leave a rating on the recipe card or drop a comment below!

Bee's Kiss Cocktail

Yield: 1

Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

For the honey syrup

• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup water

For the cocktail

• 1 1/2 ounces light rum
• 1/4 ounce honey syrup
• 1/4 ounce heavy cream
• Freshly grated nutmeg, optional 

Instructions

Make the syrup:

1. Add the honey and water into a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir until the honey is dissolved.
3. Allow to cool and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate until needed.

To make the cocktail:

1. In a shaker, combine the rum, honey syrup and heavy cream, then fill the shaker with ice.
2. Seal and shake for 20 seconds. Strain into glass. Grate on some fresh nutmeg, if desired.

Notes

Source: The Classic Cocktail Deck: 75 Recipes for the Home Bartender

Recommended Products

The Classic Cocktail Deck

Oxo Cocktail Shaker

Oxo Good Grips Angled Mini Measuring Cup

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