Some cocktails demand blood, sweat, and a degree in mixology.
This isn’t one of them.
75 Bees in the Breeze is the kind of drink that looks like it belongs on a silver tray at some rooftop function — but takes less effort than making a piece of toast.
It’s soft. It’s pink. It’s cold. And somehow, with just four simple ingredients, it pulls off the illusion of a drink that took hours to perfect.
There’s no garnish circus. No infusion step. No secret syrups you have to prep the night before.
You stir, you pour, and that’s it.
And somehow, it tastes like summer in a silk robe.
75 Bees in the Breeze is what happens when you take a clean botanical gin, add just enough lemon to make it dance, a drizzle of honey to round it out, and then top the whole thing with sparkling rosé like you’ve got something to celebrate.
It’s soft but not weak. Sweet but not sugary. Bubbly but not showy.
Think of it as the anti-cocktail cocktail. No ego. No theatre. Just good flavour, a nice chill, and a colour that makes you pause mid-pour and think, damn, that’s pretty.
If the Sunshine Bound is a slow Sunday ritual, and the Tonic Collins is a punchy patio companion — then this one’s your effortless afternoon fling.
This cocktail is simple on paper, but it’s the balance of flavours that makes it land.
To make it, you’ll need:
15ml fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon of honey
30ml Imbibis Gin
Sparkling rosé to top
Start with the lemon and honey. Get them in the glass first. The acid helps cut through the honey, and a quick stir will loosen things up.
Now add 30ml of Imbibis Gin.
Use one that’s clean and floral — Imbibis is perfect for this because it doesn’t overpower. It plays nice with citrus and lets the rosé do its thing.
Top it off with a dry sparkling rosé. Nothing too sweet. You want something with just enough fizz to lift the drink and give it that crisp finish.
Give it one last gentle stir and that’s it.
The first sip is smooth. Honey hits the tip of the tongue before being pushed aside by the lemon’s sharpness. But then, as it settles, the rosé lifts everything upward — lightening the body, brightening the finish.
The gin? It anchors the drink. Gives it shape. Without it, you’d just have fancy pink juice. But with it? You get structure, botanicals, and just enough warmth to remind you this isn’t a mocktail.
You could sip this at 2pm and still feel classy. Or have three before dinner and call it foreplay.
It’s one of those drinks that gets away with being simple — because it’s balanced. And that’s what makes it hit harder than it should.
If you’ve ever met someone who claims they “don’t drink cocktails” — serve them this.
It’s light enough for wine drinkers. Pretty enough for brunch goers. And smooth enough for anyone who still has flashbacks to vodka raspberries in plastic cups.
No weird syrups. No strange herbs. No “it’ll grow on you” flavours.
Just honey, lemon, gin, and sparkle. That’s it.
When to Serve It
This drink shines in the daylight.
Brunches. Garden parties. Lazy afternoons when the sun won’t shut up.
It pairs well with soft cheeses, fresh fruit, seafood, and anything served on a tiny wooden board.
But the real joy of it?
It makes you feel like you’ve got your life together. Even if your kitchen’s a mess and your to-do list is laughing at you.
75 Bees in the Breeze is proof that not every great cocktail needs to be complicated.
It’s easy to make. It looks gorgeous. And it sips like a summer day in slow motion.
So next time you want to impress without breaking a sweat — or just want something refreshing that doesn’t taste like sugar water in disguise — give this one a go.
Simple. Stunning. Surprisingly addictive.
And yes — it really does taste like it took hours to make. You can check out the video tutorial via the video below:
