Bitter Bee Recipe
vodka, st. germain elderflower liqueur, honey, aperol, grapefruit, lemon, lemon bitter
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Ingredients
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Liquors
Fruits
Sweeteners
Bitters
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juice the Fruits
Begin by juicing the grapefruit and lemon. You'll need about 1 oz of grapefruit juice and 1 oz of lemon juice for this cocktail.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of vodka, 1 oz of St. Germain, 1 oz of Aperol, 1 oz of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, 1 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 tbs of honey.
- 3
Add Bitters
Add 2 dashes of lemon bitter to the shaker.
- 4
Shake it Up
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Serving
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Optionally, you can garnish with a slice of grapefruit or a twist of lemon peel.
- 6
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your Bitter Bee cocktail!

