Melipona
ABOUT
Who would have thought that the best honey in the world would be produced by a stingless bee? Check out our Melipona — our Mexican inspired cocktail dedicated to the smooth, and slightly sour Yucatán elixir.
The Melipona — also known as the stingless Mayan bee — has been used to produce what is known as the world’s best honey for more than three thousand years. While traditionally used for medicinal purposes, this silky honey is as luscious as it is therapeutic . Several scientific studies have shown that honey from stingless bees offers more antioxidant and inflammation-reduction properties than honey produced from stinging bees. Melipona honey in particular has, and is still being used today, by Mayan healers to treat eye, ear, respiratory, digestive, and postpartum conditions. Just like Melipona honey, this cocktail is absolutely irresistible.
The base spirit for this drink is Olmeca Altos Tequila Plata. Grown in the Los Altos highlands of Mexico, Altos Tequila Plata is slightly citric and sweet with a fruity aroma. These flavors pair perfectly with the fresh lemon juice and splash of Cointreau. To take things to the next level, we made a homemade honey ginger syrup to further compliment the Tequila. Both honey and ginger have amazing medicinal properties that you can learn more about here.
This drink is served in a coupe glass. A salted or sugared rim is optional.
Recipe Type: Cocktails
Glassware: Coupe
Servings: 1
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. Olmeca Altos Tequila Plata
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
1 oz. honey ginger syrup
1/4 oz. Cointreau
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker
Shake for 20 seconds or until shaker is frosty on the outside
Strain into a cocktail glass or an old fashioned glass filled with ice
Serve