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Step into a summer day with one sip of our Fruity Bee Collins cocktail! This exciting spin on the classic Tom Collins draws inspiration from the Bee's Knees, a classic cocktail from the Prohibition era known for its strong, refreshing, and delicious blend of gin, lemon, and honey. The Bee's Knees holds historical significance and is celebrated for its tangy, sweet, and refreshing flavor profile. The Bee Collins is a modern twist on this classic cocktail tradition, combining gin, fruit juice, and Eastern Shore Honey, all topped off by notes of fresh seasonal fruits - sure to tantalize your taste buds. Come savor this moment – complete joy awaits!
Make this your signature drink with lemon juice and honey
If you’re throwing the ultimate summer bash, there’s one cocktail that should be on everyone’s lips: Bee Collins! This refreshing mix is perfect for any backyard party or barbecue. Use a cocktail shaker to mix the ingredients thoroughly. For the best experience, serve the Bee Collins in a chilled cocktail glass. It just takes a few simple ingredients and some slices of succulent seasonal fruit to whip up your own signature beverage - with no more mixing fuss than it takes to explain exactly how much fun you’ll have sipping this concoction bathed in sunshine all day long!
How to Make the Bee Collins Cocktail
Step 1: Combine Ingredients
Pour the gin, lemon juice, and honey in a medium pitcher. Stir thoroughly to combine. Cover and chill (can be made 1 day ahead).
Step 2: Prepare the Table
Right before serving time, arrange all your prepared fruit on a platter. Set out the chilled gin mixture, club soda, and a bucket of ice.
Step 4: Muddle
For each cocktail, muddle the chosen ingredients in a Collins glass. Fill the glass with ice.
Step 5: Add Gin
Add 1/4 cup of the gin mixture to the prepared glass. Top off the rest of the glass with club soda and stir.
Step 6: Garnish & Serve
Garnish the finished cocktail with mint and/or fruit and enjoy!
Mixed Berry Honey would taste delicious in this fruity cocktail!
Unlock a world of possibilities with every sip using a cocktail shaker!
Take your taste buds on an exotic vacation by concocting unique flavor combinations each time you enjoy this beverage. For a tangy twist, try adding freshly squeezed lemon juice. Use honey syrup to balance the flavors. Melon and berries make for tantalizing blends, but why not explore the tangy sensation that comes from citrus or pineapple? With so many different fruits to choose from, it’s like having countless cocktails in one delectable drink! Have your cocktail shaker filled with ice when mixing, and pour it into a chilled cocktail glass to ensure a cool, refreshing cocktail.
Try mixing in some of our Bee's Knees Tea to add a nutty flavor to this cocktail
Adapting our Bee Collins Cocktail to a Bee's Knees Cocktail
A recipe is not truly perfect until you’ve added your touch to it. That’s why we encourage you to play with your food. Drinks are perfect and easy to customize to your tastes or what’s currently in season. Call your inner mixologist to come out and play and change up this recipe. Here are some ideas –
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Choose your favorite fruit
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Garnish with basil or other herbs instead of mint - maybe try lavender
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Try using lightly grilled fruit to give a deeper flavor to the drink
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Add a lemon twist by garnishing it with a lemon peel
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Try adding grapefruit juice or lemonade
For a personalized touch, try using homemade honey syrup in your Bee Collins Cocktail. Leftover honey syrup can be stored for future use in other cocktails.
Suppose you decide to make a Bee Collins Cocktail or any variation that we’ve suggested or your own take. Why not snap a photo and share it with us using #beeinspired on Instagram? We love seeing your photos!
