Sparkling Bees Knees Cocktail with Caramelized Honey and Tequila

4.72 from 14 votes

Sparkling Bees Knees Cocktail with Caramelized Honey and Tequila

A twist on the classic bees knees cocktail. With tequila and sparkling wine, this honeyed lemon cocktail is more like a bee sting! It's strong, sweet, sour,bubbly and made in a pitcher so its easy to serve when you have guests. A dangerously good combination!

Course Cocktail

Cuisine Canadian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings cocktail

Calories 127kcal

Author Julie & Debbie

Ingredients

FOR THE CARAMELIZED HONEY

1 handful fresh thyme
1 cup water
1 cup honey

FOR A SINGLE COCKTAIL

1 oz honey syrup
1 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 oz tequila
4 oz sparkling wine

FOR A PITCHER

1/2 cup honey syrup
1/2 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 cup tequila
1 bottle sparking wine chilled

Instructions

MAKE THE SYRUP

Add the honey, water, and thyme to a small sauce pot and bring it to a simmer over med heat. Once its simmering, turn it down a bit to medium low and simmer for 10 mins or so until the honey turns a nice golden brown caramel color. Remove from the heat and let it cool.
If it gets too thick, you may need to thin it out with a little water.

TO MAKE A SINGLE COCKTAIL

Add some ice to a cocktail shaker and then add all the ingredients except the sparkling wine. Shake well and pour into a glass then top with the sparkling wine.

TO MAKE A PITCHER

Add the honey, lemon juice, and tequila to a pitcher and stir well. Add the sparkling wine, stir slightly to combine then pour into chilled glasses. Add some ice to your glass if you like as well.

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