Queen Bee
The Queen Bee is a strong vodka spirit-forward cocktail, sweet and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 26 out of 100
- Sweet
- 70 out of 100
- Fruity
- 36 out of 100
- Bitter
- 36 out of 100
- Boozy
- 79 out of 100
How to make a Queen Bee
To make a Queen Bee, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1 oz Coffee brandy, 1½ oz lime vodka and ½ oz sherry.
You'll need
- Coffee brandy1 oz
- Lime vodka1½ oz
- Sherry½ oz
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add coffee brandy, lime vodka and sherry to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? A hard shake chills the drink quickly and blends everything evenly.
Queen Bee questions
What does a Queen Bee taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 24% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Queen Bee?
About 24% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
Should a Queen Bee be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: a hard shake chills and dilutes it quickly.
What glass do you serve a Queen Bee in?
A cocktail glass.