The Renaissance Faire Cocktail That’ll Have You Buzzing
Have you ever been to a Renaissance Faire? I love going to renn faires in the fall. The costumes, the music, the food, and of course the drinks make for an amazing time. If you’ve ever been to one, then you’ve probably heard of the Bee Sting cocktail.
This simple two-ingredient cocktail is served at many renn faires and is a favorite among many attendees. In this blog post, I’ll be sharing the recipe for the Bee Sting cocktail, along with some tips on how to make it the best it can be.
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How To Make The Bee Sting Cocktail
The Bee Sting cocktail is a sweet and refreshing drink that’ll have you buzzing in no time. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
- Hard Cider
- 1.5 oz Mead
To start, you’ll need to rim your glass with honey, sugar, and cinnamon. Dip the rim of your glass into a plate with honey, then dip it into another plate with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon. This will give your drink a sweet and spicy kick that’ll perfectly complement the flavors of the cider and mead.
Next, fill your glass with ice and pour in 1.5 oz of your favorite mead. Mead is a honey wine that’s been around for centuries. It’s made by fermenting honey with water and yeast, and the result is a sweet and delicious drink that pairs perfectly with cider.
Finally, top your glass off with hard cider. You can use any brand of hard cider, but I recommend using a dry cider as opposed to a sweet one. This will balance out the sweetness of the mead and provide a nice crisp finish to your drink.
If you want to get fancy, you can garnish your drink with a slice of apple or a sprig of thyme. This will give your drink an extra pop of flavor and make it look even more appealing.
Like honey? Try our Warm Honey Mulled Wine next!
Bee Sting Cocktail Recipe
Bee Sting Cocktail
Ingredients
- Hard Cider
- 1.5 oz mead
- For the rim: honey sugar and cinnamon
Instructions
- Rim the glass with honey, sugar and cinnamon.
- Add 1.5 oz of mead and top with any hard cider.
Whether you’re at a Renaissance Faire or at home, the Bee Sting cocktail is a perfect drink to sip on during the fall season. If you’ve never tried mead before, this is a great way to incorporate it into your drink repertoire.
The combination of mead and cider provides a unique and delicious flavor that’s perfect for the fall season. So go ahead and give the Bee Sting cocktail a try. Who knows, it might just become your new favorite drink!
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