See all recipes entered in the 2026 competition
The Beesou Hive Challenge encourages low alcohol innovation, seasonal expression, and a commitment to sustainability.
For the 2026 competition, bartenders were challenged to reinterpret one of three classic cocktails – Spritz, Margarita, and Negroni – balancing creativity with respect for the original cocktail's structure and identity.
Tail End Charlie
Tail End Charlie is my modern take on a Scottish nature influenced low ABV spritz style drink. With outdoorsy nites in the nose from pollen, camomile and
Sunny spritz
This cocktail is both fruity and aromatic, with a hint of bitterness. The apricot brings a fresh, fruity note, while thyme adds length and depth on the
Two Bees in a Hive
A low-ABV reinterpretation on a negroni with a focus on seasonal ingredients during the summer months. Inspired by the relationship's between bees,
Cyder Country
‘Cyder Country' A love letter to the symbiotic relationship between fine cyder and bees This drink is easily replicable, sippable, but also considerably
Smoke & Honey
My cocktail is a refined blend of smoky mezcal, floral honey and layered bitters, balanced with delicate melon and a touch of saline for depth and texture.
Summer Stinger
A light sweet spritz best had in the sun paired with a tart lemon Welsh cake. Using orange marmalade as a pairing for the honey and a prosecco syrup as
Pea-sou
This cocktail is fresh light and summery, highlighting the taste of beesou around accessible garden ingredients. It goes down easy and is low abv so you
Basil Bee Negroni
The Basil Bee Negroni is a very simple yet complex cocktail. A riff on white negroni & gin basil smash. I wanted to really highlight the Beesou &
Golden Bumble Spritz
Ive designed this recipe with simplicity in mind, minimal ingredients and quick to construct, it is an efficient and flavorful cocktail that can be implemented
Nectar & Stalk
At your first sip, notice how the pinpoint carbonation lifts the fresh mint aroma, but pay close attention to the mid-palate. The sous-vide process has
Sting in the Orchard
My entry for the 2026 Hive Challenge is an apple margarita using the specs of a negroni. I used locally sourced apples from the nearby Vale Orchard and
One Before Dinner
Bitter citrus, soft fruit, walnut, leek, jasmine and a silky honeyed finish. Served with focaccia on the side. A drink for that first “go on then, one
Hillside spring
Dragon well green tea （Longjing Tea） and osmanthus are deeply rooted in my hometown, where their harvest depends on the quiet work of bees — a scene
Bee-autiful Margarita
Beesou Honey aperitif has its own character, the delicate touch of camomile and the personality of the tequila has, will provide a smooth, elegant and
Between Orchards
A modern low-ABV aperitif inspired by the shared orchard and beekeeping traditions of Britain, Hungary and Romania . Between Orchards balances tart gooseberry,
Berry and The Bee
This serve is a twist on a margarita, Adding Beesou Honey Aperitif and Almave Blanco Blue Agave to a cordial using local seasonal ingredients of Blackberries,
