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.

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The Lager Nada

Tall, frosty, fresh, citrusy and hoppy concoction in ode to the Mexican Party drink. Low/No ABV.

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

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

Mellona’s Smoke

Mellona’s Smoke is my entry for this year’s Beesou competition, inspired by Mellona, the goddess of bees, beekeeping, and honey. This low-ABV twist

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,

Golden gentian

Golden Gentian A refined Bianco-style cocktail built around the interplay of honeyed softness and structured bitterness. Beesou brings a gentle, floral

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

Beekeepers breakfast marg

A lower alcohol Tommy's margarita twist

Perga King

A refreshing, bittersweet, low ABV aperitif cocktail. Dry, with aromatic and floral pollen notes.

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.

1.618

Roku Gin as the base that perfectly combines 6 botanicals in a perfectly shaped hexagonal bottle The sweet component is Barsol Perfecto Amor, a Peruvian

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

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

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

[Hybrid Theory]

Hybrid Theory is a low-abv take on the Negroni cocktail. I keep the same core components; Spirit, Bitter, Vermouth, but shift the ratios so that the 'bitter'

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,