This light American honey cocktail cleverly entitled Bee's Knees receives a fragrant update with the addition of fresh sage and an infused honey syrup to create a boozy beverage that is ideal for sunny dates and sweet desserts.
The drink is simple to make and requires very minimal skill in bartending to put together. The beverage begins with a homemade honey simple syrup that can be prepped and kept days ahead of time. The honey syrup is mixed along with gin, fresh sage leaves, lemon juice in a cocktail shaker before being strained over ice and served with more fresh sage as a garnish. Because of the light sweetness of the drink, this cocktail can pair well with desserts as well as meals that feature honey to complement the flavors.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Infused Cocktails
- Opportunity for bartenders to experiment with infusing unique flavors into classic cocktails.
- Homemade Mixology
- Potential for DIY mixology trend, encouraging consumers to make their own cocktail syrups and infusions.
- Food and Drink Pairing
- Emerging trend of pairing cocktails with specific meals or desserts, creating a unique flavor experience.
Sectors Adopting This
- Hospitality
- Hotels and restaurants can offer unique infused cocktails to enhance their beverage menus and attract customers.
- Food and Beverage
- Brands can capitalize on the homemade mixology trend by offering pre-made cocktail syrups and infusion kits for consumers.
- Event Planning
- Catering companies and event planners can create curated food and drink pairing experiences for their clients.
