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Shaken · 1 serving

Queen Bee

A balanced shaken cocktail combining coffee liqueur, citrus vodka, sweet sherry.

Short answer

Queen Bee is a shaken cocktail made with coffee liqueur, citrus vodka, and sweet sherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Queen Bee 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
Queen Bee ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Coffee Liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Citrus vodka45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Sweet sherry15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Queen Bee

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the cocktail thoroughly, confirm that no garnish is required, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure coffee liqueur, citrus vodka, sweet sherry accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Add the coffee liqueur, citrus vodka, and sweet cream sherry to a shaker filled with solid ice, shake firmly for 10–15 seconds until very cold, fine-strain into a thoroughly chilled cocktail glass, and serve without garnish.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled cocktail so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Queen Bee 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

Queen Bee questions

What is in a Queen Bee?

Kokto’s build uses coffee liqueur, citrus vodka, and sweet sherry.

How long does a Queen Bee take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Queen Bee prepared?

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

Is a Queen Bee 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 B051https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=11987 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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