BITTER BEE COCKTAIL

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Shake up tequila with homemade honey-cardamom syrup, tart grapefruit juice, and Angostura bitters for a refreshing, alluringly pink drink.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cardamom pods, crushed
1/4 cup honey
2 ounces tequila blanco, such as Espolon
3/4 ounce fresh grapefruit juice, plus a wedge for serving
3 to 4 dashes Angostura bitters

Steps:

  • Honey-Cardamom Syrup:In a small saucepan, toast cardamom over medium-high heat until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup water and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Let cool completely. Strain; discard solids. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.
  • Cocktail:Combine tequila, grapefruit juice, 3/4 ounce syrup, and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Fill halfway with ice. Shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain and serve on ice, garnished with grapefruit wedge.

Jthunder Mozart
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Overall, I really enjoyed the Bitter Bee cocktail. It's a great balance of flavors and it's very refreshing.


Church Jenkens
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This cocktail is a bit too complex for my taste. I prefer cocktails with fewer ingredients.


Md Sadihn
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I love the Bitter Bee cocktail! It's so easy to make and it's the perfect drink for a party.


Redwan Vai
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This cocktail is a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would prefer it with less lemon juice.


Donovan Steele
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I'm not a big fan of gin, but I really enjoyed this cocktail. The Campari and honey syrup balance out the flavor of the gin perfectly.


Kaitlynn Huff
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This cocktail is a great way to impress your friends. It's unique and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit at your next party.


Refentse Thato
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cocktail turned out way too strong. I think I must have added too much gin.


Yours Afra (Afra)
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This cocktail is perfect for a summer party. It's refreshing and flavorful, and it's not too strong.


Robel Aligaz
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I love the color of this cocktail! It's so pretty and inviting.


CATERPILLAR BUTTERFLY
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This cocktail is very easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover Campari. I'll definitely be making this again.


Wissam Saaty
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I found this cocktail to be a bit too sweet. I think I would prefer it with less honey syrup and more Campari.


Saharia Hasan
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This cocktail is a bit too bitter for my taste. I think I would prefer it with less Campari and more honey syrup.


Gabriella Antonio
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I love the way the flavors of this cocktail change as it sits. The bitterness of the Campari mellows out over time, and the sweetness of the honey syrup becomes more pronounced. It's a great cocktail to sip on over the course of an evening.


Reachard Grabglory
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This is a great cocktail for a party or special occasion. It's easy to make and looks very impressive. I've gotten a lot of compliments on it.


Seal 2011
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I'm not usually a fan of Campari, but I really enjoyed this cocktail. The honey syrup and lemon juice mellow out the bitterness of the Campari and make it much more palatable. I'll definitely be making this again.


Glam Moreno
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I love the combination of flavors in this cocktail. The Campari and gin are a classic pairing, and the honey syrup and lemon juice add a nice touch of sweetness and tartness. I also like that it's a relatively low-ABV cocktail, so I can enjoy a few w


Jonathan Mota
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The honey syrup adds a subtle sweetness that really complements the bitterness of the Campari. Will definitely be making this again.


Op Rabbi
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This Bitter Bee cocktail is a delightful blend of flavors. The bitterness of the Campari is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the honey syrup and the tartness of the lemon juice. The gin adds a nice botanical flavor and the sparkling water gives