Ester Bees Knees

The latest buzz-worthy salvo from the crazy diamonds at Ester Spirits is this turbocharged take on a prohibition cocktail. Traditionally a blend of Gin, honey and citrus, Felix and Corrina have added even more punch with added yuzu sakeand then theyve lined the inside of the bottle with beeswax. As Felix tells it, the honey and wax can have seasonal characteristics; in 2020, the batch had a smoky, peaty note, whereas in the flood year of 2021, the bees were very active, pollinating everything from bananas to passionfruit, giving a distinct tropical note. So, each batch is different, lending a unique undertone to what is arguably Australias most singular bottled cocktail.