Queen Bee
Lime vodka shaken with coffee brandy and a touch of cream sherry. An unusual, honeyed mix of citrus, roast and nut.
26% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
230 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Sherry½ oz
- Lime Vodka1 ½ oz
- Coffee Brandy1 oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Queen Bee close to the original.
Instead of Sherry
- Madeira— nutty, caramelized
- Port— sweeter, fruitier
Instead of Lime Vodka
- Citron Vodka— lemon instead of lime
Instead of Coffee Brandy
- Coffee Liqueur— sweeter
Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice.
Strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Pairs well with
Coffee brandy and sherry with lime vodka make an offbeat sipper for sweet-salty bites:
- Espresso-chocolate cookies
- Honey-roasted almonds
- Manchego crisps
- Salted toffee pieces
Similar taste
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