Yash Lakhan
April 21, 2025
Behind each drop of honey is a chain of actions — ranging from hive management to harvesting techniques which affect the environment it is cultivated in as well the drink it is added to. In cocktails, that consciousness reflects in more than just flavour — it is evidence of values imbued in each glass.
Select honey from local or traceable apiaries, where production methods are transparent – ensuring the bees, land and process continue without artificial interference or unethical practices and are accounted for.
Raw honey eschews over-filtration and heating, retaining natural enzymes and reducing processing impact —making it both, better in cocktails and kinder towards the environment.
Mass-produced mixtures typically include imported, ultra-filtered honey with no origin transparency and potentially perpetuating unsustainable production practices on many unknown regions and suppliers.
Collaboration with small or tribal producers preserves biodiversity and community-based practices — often connected with traditional ecological knowledge and low-intervention harvesting methods.
Certified organic honey indicates that practices avoids use of synthetic chemicals and monoculture, promoting healthier pollinator habitats and resilient ecosystems in the region.
Sustainable honey is produced by responsible beekeeping where bees are not overworked, hives are rotated and floral diversity is honoured based on seasons and terrain. *Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.