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.
Blush & Honey
A sustainable highball built around honey, agave, and raspberry. Effervescent and refreshing, with delicate floral notes, bright berry freshness, and a
This is the moment
This Is the Moment blends Beesou, white bitter, and Mancino Secco vermouth into a clean, elegant base where bitterness is softened and clarity takes the
Mellifera
A funky, complex and umami blend of health focused ingredients. Common brands for the blueberry Kombucha (to ease replication) include Hip Hop, Loving
The blooded Honey
The reason why I believe this cocktail can make it to first place is because of how I’ve accompanied the bitter sweet aperitif of Beesou using a lightly
Lady Bee
“Built around BEESOU Honey Aperitif, Lady Bee is a floral low-ABV take on the classic Negroni. London dry gin brings a crisp botanical backbone, while
Just Dandy
This is a Negroni style cocktail, bitter but with added sweetness from the Beesou replacing, traditionally, Vermouth. On the nose, you get an initial aroma
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
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,
Bee's Dusk
Bee's Dusk is inspired by Sicilian evenings, when the sky turns blood‑orange and the bees return to the hive to rest. Built around the honeyed botanicals
Forager Spritz
Forager Spritz is a contemporary low-ABV spritz inspired by the balance and interconnectedness of the hive, where every ingredient has a purpose. Built
In the beeginning
This take on a classic negroni is designed to make you start your day right. It is light, playful honey forward with slight floral and earthy notes. The
The Soft Sting
250g strawberries. 125g white caster sugar. 3 teaspoons of cracked black pepper. Macerated. 125ml of hot water. Then blend and strain twice. Add 5g of
Antihistamine: No Sting
This is based on a margarita, that is moving in the direction of a penicillin. The pairing of the citrus, honey, aniseed, and ginger is exceptional. This
Nectar No.9
Bright and floral on the nose with delicate aromas of chamomile, wild honey, and citrus blossom. The palate opens with soft herbal sweetness from the Drambuie
Lost Future
A two-layered drink with a sweet layer of smooth Fortaleza Tequila, Beesou Honey Aperitif and Lavender syrup. Complementing this is a spicy pineapple foam
Hachimitsu Spritz
A Fresh and citrusy twist of a Beesou Sprits using inspiration from my experiences in Japan. By adding rooibus and kalamansi cordial I have elevated the
