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Hot Honey Cocktails Sacramento – Stirring Up Sweet Heat

Published by: Lady Bug Hot Honey | Category: Drinks & Mixology

From Bar Tops to Backyard Mixers

Hot honey isn’t just for pizza and fried chicken. Sacramento bartenders are using Lady Bug Hot Honey to add a silky sweet heat to classics — from margaritas to old fashioneds. The secret is a quick hot honey syrup that blends smoothly into cold drinks.

How to Make Hot Honey Syrup

Stir 1 part Lady Bug Hot Honey with 1 part warm water until dissolved. Store in a sealed bottle in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Signature Hot Honey Cocktail Recipes

1) Hot Honey Old Fashioned

2 oz bourbon
½ oz hot honey syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Orange peel, expressed

Add ingredients to a rocks glass with ice, stir 15–20 seconds, garnish with orange peel.

2) Hot Honey Margarita

2 oz tequila blanco
1 oz fresh lime juice
½ oz Cointreau
½ oz hot honey syrup
Tajin rim + lime wheel

Shake with ice and strain into a Tajin-rimmed glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lime.

3) Bee Sting Spritz (Low-ABV)

3 oz prosecco or soda water
1 oz hot honey syrup
½ oz fresh lemon juice
Fresh mint

Build over ice in a wine glass and top with bubbles. Perfect for Sacramento summers.

Local Bars to Watch

Many Sacramento bars run seasonal menus — ask your bartender about hot honey specials. If you’re a bar manager, reach out on our wholesale page to feature Lady Bug Hot Honey in your program.

Get the Right Heat Level

Choose your vibe: Gentle for subtle sweetness, Mild for balanced warmth, or XHOT for a fiery finish. Stock up in our online shop or find us at Sacramento farmers markets.