BITTER BEE COCKTAIL

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Shake up tequila with homemade honey-cardamom syrup, tart grapefruit juice, and Angostura bitters for a refreshing, alluringly pink drink.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cardamom pods, crushed
1/4 cup honey
2 ounces tequila blanco, such as Espolon
3/4 ounce fresh grapefruit juice, plus a wedge for serving
3 to 4 dashes Angostura bitters

Steps:

  • Honey-Cardamom Syrup:In a small saucepan, toast cardamom over medium-high heat until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup water and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Let cool completely. Strain; discard solids. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.
  • Cocktail:Combine tequila, grapefruit juice, 3/4 ounce syrup, and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Fill halfway with ice. Shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain and serve on ice, garnished with grapefruit wedge.

nunu molla
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This cocktail is way too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less honey syrup next time.


Ricky El
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I'm not a big fan of grapefruit, but this cocktail is still really good. The honey syrup and Campari balance out the tartness of the grapefruit juice.


Jihad Ullah
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This cocktail is a bit too bitter for my taste. I think I'll use less Campari next time.


Derrick Dixon
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I love the unique flavor of this cocktail. It's a great way to change up my usual drink routine.


Md: Foysal Uddin Rana
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This cocktail is easy to make and it's delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Margaret Melton
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I made this cocktail for my friends and they loved it! It's a great party drink.


Jhabin Sunar npj dance
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This cocktail is delicious and refreshing. I love the combination of flavors.


sean muilenburg
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I love this cocktail! It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.


sweatclan99 kid
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This cocktail is amazing! The flavors are so well balanced and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Fazli Moula
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I made this cocktail for my friends and they loved it! It's a great balance of flavors and it's easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jaouad Jaouad
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This cocktail is delicious! The grapefruit and honey syrup add a nice sweetness to balance out the bitterness of the Campari. It's a refreshing and easy-to-make drink that's perfect for summer.


Akram Nk
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I love the combination of flavors in this cocktail. The bitterness of the Campari is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the honey syrup and the tartness of the grapefruit juice. It's a refreshing and delicious drink that's perfect for any occasio


adetomiwa ayomide
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This cocktail was a hit at my party! It's the perfect balance of sweet and bitter, and the grapefruit adds a nice tartness. I'll definitely be making this again.