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.
Thor's Day Off
When seeing the comp pop up I knew I wanted to make a long fizzy low alcoholic spritz style drink that was accessible to all. That style was the turbo
Beehive Yourself!
This cocktail is a unique riff on a Negroni. A classic Negroni relies on a perfect balance of equal measures: spirit, bitter and sweet. This drink follows
Bee Careful
The recipe uses Beesou as its primary ingredient, with only small amounts of suze and Muyu Chinotto to add other bitter styles alongside Beesou, as well
Buzz Me One More
A long drink with layered notes of honey from the Beesou Aperitif and an anise touch from Cadello, lifted by refreshing grapefruit soda with a gentle hint
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
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
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
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
Beekeepers breakfast marg
A lower alcohol Tommy's margarita twist
The First Bloom Spritz
The First Bloom Spritz is about that moment when late spring arrives and everything comes alive.. Beesou sits at the heart of this drink, a product I genuinely
Orchard Desire
Beesou leads with silky, bittersweet depth, followed by a Jazz apple infused dry vermouth that adds brightness and refinement. Rhubarb introduces a sharp,
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.
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,
Forest Dew Negroni
A delicate but flavourful negroni twist, with a sparkling top to add texture on the front of your palatte. Tasting notes of honey, flowers, and oak.
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
Apian reviver no:4
As a summer sprits style cocktail I've played to our strengths here at the hotel. I've tried to create a balance between the deep sweetness of
