Today is Friday… this means the weekend is here.Yay! I can post a cocktail and feel great about it. I can feel great ’cause we started the week with Cowgirl Coolers and now we end it together it with delicious Honey Bee Martinis. Do you like the name? I came up with it while I lip smacked on sticky lavender honey. Since spring is here this is a skinny drink ~ for all those skimpy clothes, cocktail sipping sunny days.
The weather is flip flopping around here. Is that happening by you? One minute it’s breezy and cold, the next it’s warm blossom popping heat. The fab news is you can enjoy a Honey Bee Martini any time at all! Cold or hot out ~ don’t matter. Dive in I say!
This Essence of Lavender Honey is a true treat! I found it at my favorite Over the Moon fine foods market here in Telluride. It adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this skinny cocktail. Serve this cocktail for weekend brunch, also perfect for bridal & baby showers. Celebrate!
If there is one thing I know it’s that honey bee’s sure do love honey. Not sure if they like vodka…..but I am sure a sip or two might change their flight pattern a smidge…
If you want a quenching honey sweetened lemonade, then don’t add the spirits. For this martini cocktail use your favorite vodka. I used this Skinny Girl Island Coconut Vodka.…it is lovely in this drink.
Lay a sprig of lavender over your drink for good measure. Also add a lemon wedge. All good to go! Enjoy…
Click HERE for recipe details.
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Averie @ Averie Cooks
Posted at 05:38h, 05 AprilThat first image is perhaps one of my most favorite ones you’ve ever taken. Marla. You need to be working for magazines or something huge. Your skills blow me away every day.
Onto the actual recipe…never even knew coconut vodka was out there. Skinny style no less. Delish looking recipe!
Marla
Posted at 08:53h, 05 AprilThanks so much Averie ~ I had a blast with this photo shoot. I love the lighting challenge with cocktails ~ to make them tempt & glow is a thrill! Bet you would dig the coconut vodka…you being the island girl 🙂
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance
Posted at 18:18h, 05 AprilI have to agree with Averie. What beautiful pictures in this post! I don’t even like coconut vodka, but you make this look absolutely divine. And even the name of the drink makes me want to try it. 🙂
Marla
Posted at 07:13h, 06 AprilThanks Michelle! I really did have a great time naming this drink 🙂
Rosa
Posted at 05:40h, 05 AprilA delightful cocktail!
Cheers,
Rosa
Carolyn
Posted at 05:41h, 05 AprilMmmm, I do love different martinis. This one is gorgeous, pinning it!
Marla
Posted at 08:53h, 05 AprilThanks for the pin Carolyn!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective
Posted at 05:45h, 05 AprilWell I love coconut rum, so I’ll have to look for coconut vodka! Lovely!
Marla
Posted at 08:54h, 05 AprilCoconut rum is great too ~ all perfect spirits for spring & summer!
Laura
Posted at 05:49h, 05 AprilMarla – what a beautiful cocktail! And how appropriate for Spring. Love the lavender sprig for a garnish. Just lovely!
Marla
Posted at 08:55h, 05 AprilThanks Laura ~ was tough to acquire those lavender sprigs and I am thrilled a friend gave them to me!
Tieghan
Posted at 06:01h, 05 AprilI am not really a drinker but the honey and the coconut together sound awesome!
Marla
Posted at 08:55h, 05 AprilTieghan ~ try a version with some coconut water instead of the alcohol…
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife
Posted at 06:11h, 05 AprilThis looks so refreshing! Love the honey and lavender together! Our weather has been crazy here too! Sleet and ice straight into sunshine and warm temps and the other way around. It’s crazy
Julie @ Table for Two
Posted at 06:12h, 05 Aprilwow, Marla!! this is such an elegant yet easy drink to put together!! i absolutely adore it. a buzz for sure 😉 but definitely not a buzzkill 😉 hahaha ok, i’ll stop!
Heather Christo
Posted at 06:23h, 05 AprilYessss…. This is just what I need today!! so pretty!!
Marian (Sweetopia)
Posted at 07:21h, 05 AprilOh this sounds and looks like a martini I’d LOVE to try!
Carol | a cup of mascarpone
Posted at 07:23h, 05 AprilYes, please. It’s 5 o’clock somewhere right now, right?!? Lovely!!!
Barb | Creative Culinary
Posted at 07:59h, 05 AprilThis is! I made this after my daughter had a similar one at a local restaurant and begged me to recreate it. I don’t add honey but have been using a Colorado vodka I love that is infused with honey. It is so perfect isn’t it?
Aimee @ Simple Bites
Posted at 08:26h, 05 AprilStunning, girl! Pinned to 3 boards. =)
SOOO glad it is Friday. I think I may try this with my Meyer Lemon infused vodka. What say you, friend??
Cristina
Posted at 08:28h, 05 AprilWhat a gorgeous cocktail…I thought I was looking at something from F&W. A pro image capture, Marla! Came across that first image on Pinterest. Was reading through and catching up on some of your posts and realized you’ve left So Cal. Hope you and your family have been well.
Cookin' Canuck
Posted at 09:37h, 05 AprilAbsolutely beautiful, Marla! I love the simplicity of this cocktail…and it’s just so pretty to look at.
Marla
Posted at 12:03h, 05 AprilThanks Dara….simple flavors are always my thing. Glad you like this cocktail 🙂
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama
Posted at 09:54h, 05 AprilI want one now… is 1pm too early to start drinking? Love the lavender honey addition. Gorgeous flavors Marla~!
Marla
Posted at 12:02h, 05 AprilI say go for it ~ just hush that I told you so 😉
Nisha
Posted at 09:55h, 05 Aprili see a difference in your photography style! 🙂
love, LOVE all these pictures – and you always come up with amazing combinations of recipes too.
Marla
Posted at 12:03h, 05 AprilThanks Nisha! I really had fun shooting this cocktail!
Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today
Posted at 10:29h, 05 AprilI like both – the name and ingredients 😀
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Posted at 11:35h, 05 AprilStunning! Love the light in these photos, Marla! This Martini sounds amazing!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen
Posted at 12:09h, 05 AprilMarla, absolutely stunning photography! I’ve always been weary of flavored vodkas due to artificial flavorings. I’m sold on this brand for the Island Coconut variety due to the natural flavoring. Beautiful concept for a spring or summer cocktail…love lavender honey! Thank you for sharing! Pinning…
Marla
Posted at 07:15h, 06 AprilStacy, I always try to keep away from refined sugars and artificial flavorings. Great to find products that don’t have ’em.
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
Posted at 12:27h, 05 AprilSuch a pretty martini, your photos are gorgeous!
Mommypage
Posted at 16:20h, 05 AprilThe honey bee martini sounds delicious. It looks like the perfect drink for a Friday night! 🙂
Sue/the view from great island
Posted at 17:47h, 05 AprilI just discovered your blog, I must have been living under a rock 🙂 I love the idea of incorporating honey into cocktails, and your photos are stunning—I just posted a Rose Cardamom cocktail today!
Marla
Posted at 07:14h, 06 AprilMmmmmm. Love the idea of a rose cardamom cocktail! Thanks for sharing with me 🙂
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen
Posted at 18:47h, 05 AprilI’m up for one of those beautiful martinis, pass me a glass!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
Posted at 20:39h, 05 AprilThe weather is flip-flopping here in Florida too. Shocking, huh? I’d take on your advice about making this anytime of the year. Great sip! Off to pin!!
Marla
Posted at 07:17h, 06 AprilThanks so much Kiran. Hope your weather gets a bit more predictable 😉
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Posted at 08:29h, 06 AprilYum- I wanted to let you know that I featured this today in my “What I Bookmarked This Week” post – stop by and see!
Marla
Posted at 15:49h, 06 AprilLooks great Danielle – thanks!
Nutmeg Nanny
Posted at 20:50h, 06 AprilOh, this looks divine! I love the sound of lavender honey.
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Carla @ Carlas Confections
Posted at 18:25h, 10 AprilOh this one is definitely climbing to the top of my list. It looks amazing! And even better that I can drink it and not feel guilty! Woohoo!
Marla
Posted at 05:21h, 11 AprilYay for no guilt eh?! Enjoy!
Budala56
Posted at 19:11h, 12 AprilMarla, have you tried using powdered honey instead of liquid? I know sometimes the liquid honey hardens when it hits the ice, so I found powdered honey at Savory Spice Shop (they are online too). Perhaps a tablespoon of lavender simple syrup to get the lavender flavor in there would work. I will try and let you know! You can follow the recipes I pin on my board “Luscious Libations” – this one just got pinned! http://pinterest.com/budala56/luscious-libations/
Marla
Posted at 19:20h, 12 AprilHi! Such a GREAT idea ~ I have never seen powdered honey, but it would be perfect for this drink….I will look for it where you recommended. Thanks for the pin, will dash over to your board now 🙂
Lauren
Posted at 12:43h, 29 AprilOh, these both sound delicious! We all like lemonade in our family, but I’ll add the vodka to mine. 😉
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Posted at 07:39h, 09 AugustHow did I not see these until NOW?!?!? That’s it, I’m going to the store, because these clearly must be made!
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Posted at 19:00h, 29 JanuarySuch a fun website and post! I am already planning a party focused around this amazing drink! 😉
Marla
Posted at 07:36h, 30 JanuaryThank you Amy! This is such a great party cocktail. I’m curious to hear more about your party!
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