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Shaken · 1 serving

Bee Sting

A balanced shaken cocktail combining ginger ale, apple cider, rye whiskey.

Short answer

Bee Sting is a shaken cocktail made with ginger ale, apple cider, rye whiskey, tequila reposado, and honey syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bee Sting ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Bee Sting ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Ginger Ale50 ml5 cl1.7 oz6.7 parts
Apple Cider45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Rye Whiskey25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz3.3 parts
Tequila Reposado25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz3.3 parts
Honey Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: One thin apple slice

Method

How to make Bee Sting

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Collins glass, prepare fresh clear ice, and cut one thin apple slice.

  2. 02

    Measure the apple cider, rye whiskey, reposado tequila, and honey syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add solid ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until thoroughly cold.

  4. 04

    Fill the chilled Collins glass with fresh clear cubed ice.

  5. 05

    Strain the shaken mixture into the glass while pouring in the ginger soda so the drink combines without losing its bubbles.

  6. 06

    Stir once gently, add the single thin apple slice at the rim, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Bee Sting taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and strength (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Bee Sting questions

What is in a Bee Sting?

Kokto’s build uses ginger ale, apple cider, rye whiskey, tequila reposado, and honey syrup.

How long does a Bee Sting take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Bee Sting prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Bee Sting alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B040https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/194/bee-sting · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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