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.
FLORA
The delicate floral notes of Hawthorn blossom, the vibrant freshness of Elderflower, and the tart apple-like character of Hawthorn berries create a unique
An Italian Beesou
The cocktail has a refreshing, fruity notes from the raspberry, with a nutty and dry finish. I decided to use the Frangelico to straight the nuttiness,
The Pollinator
A low-alcohol Margarita inspired by British hedgerow rosehip and the importance of pollinators. BEESOU brings gentle bitterness and honeyed floral notes,
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,
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
Unforgettable fashion
Unforgettable fashion takes the freshness of a spritzer whit a more punchy approach, whit a combination of earthly notes like fig, tequila and champagne,
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
This is Not a Wine
Method: 30ml of infused Vodka 30ml Beesou 2.5ml Muyu Chinotto Nero 62.5ml Soda water Store all ingredients in either a chilled or cool area. All poured
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 &
The Bee's Cheese
A lower ABV twist on a White Negroni. Inspired by an all time favourite flavour pairing of mine...cheese and honey.
Blush & Honey
A sustainable highball built around honey, agave, and raspberry. Effervescent and refreshing, with delicate floral notes, bright berry freshness, and a
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,
Mêls Kiss
Mêls Kiss is a complex and refreshing Spritz, the Beesou creates a bittersweet citrusy flavour which pairs nicely with the floral flavours from the Parfait
Hive and Seek
A fresh spritz style drink, Focusing on local ingridents of wales and the wye valley with a fun modern twist.
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
Perfume of June
Beesou already carries the idea of flowers transformed by bees into honey. Adding rose connects the spirit back to the source, the garden itself.
