{"id":1342,"date":"2026-04-22T20:29:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/?p=1342"},"modified":"2026-04-22T20:29:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:29:35","slug":"twas-the-night-before-sip-mas-introducing-our-festive-drops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/?p=1342","title":{"rendered":"Twas the Night Before Sip-mas: Introducing Our Festive Drops!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The holidays are officially here, and we\u2019re feeling merry, bright, and just a little bit buzzed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To celebrate the launch of our new holiday&nbsp;flavor drops, we decided to get a little festive and rewrite a classic. Grab a glass, gather \u2018round the fire, and let us tell you a little holiday tale&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5935.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5935.jpeg 504w, https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5935-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5935-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5935-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the hive,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>Not a creature was stirring, but the mead was alive!<\/em>&nbsp;<em>The glasses were placed by the chimney with care,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>In hopes that sweet flavors soon would be there.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>I stood in the kitchen, a stressed-out host,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>Trying to craft the ultimate holiday toast.<\/em>&nbsp;<em>The in-laws were coming, the turkey was dry,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>I needed a mead miracle, or at least a good try!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>I sprang from my keg to see what was the matter.<\/em>&nbsp;<em>And what to my wondering eyes should appear,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>But a jolly old beekeeper, bringing the cheer!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>He wore a bright suit of yellow, black, and red,<\/em>\u00a0<em>With a fuzzy antennae-hat placed on his head.<\/em>\u00a0<em>&#8220;Your bases are great,&#8221; he said with a wink,<\/em>\u00a0<em>&#8220;But let&#8217;s add some magic to everyone&#8217;s drink!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>First came\u00a0<strong>Santa\u2019s Little Sipper<\/strong>, so cozy and bright,<\/em>\u00a0<em>With cinnamon and nutmeg to warm up the night.<\/em>\u00a0<em>&#8220;Put this in the OG,&#8221; he said with a grin,<\/em>\u00a0<em>&#8220;And let the grand holiday tasting begin!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"452\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5936-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5936-2.jpeg 452w, https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5936-2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5936-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5936-2-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"517\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5938.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5938.jpeg 517w, https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5938-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5938-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5938-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Then bounding right past with a tart, merry boast,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>Came a splash of sweet cranberry we call&nbsp;<strong>Mistle Toast<\/strong>.&#8221;For the Berry Buzd lovers,&#8221; he chuckled with glee,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>&#8220;It\u2019s fruity and festive, just wait and you&#8217;ll see!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Next up was a chill in the crisp winter air,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>A&nbsp;<strong>Polar Pour<\/strong>&nbsp;of peppermint, fresh and so fair.<\/em>&nbsp;<em>He dropped it in Bee Squeezed, a frosty delight,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>A wintery wonderland captured just right.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>And finally, a drop with a sweet, creamy kick,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>It&#8217;s&nbsp;<strong>Claus &amp; Effect<\/strong>, bringing joy from St. Nick!<\/em>&nbsp;<em>Smooth vanilla and spice, by the fire it glows,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>Warming you up from your head to your toes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>He packed up his droppers and took to the sky,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>As my very first party guests started to arrive.<\/em>&nbsp;<em>But I heard him exclaim, as he buzzed out of sight,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>&#8220;Happy Sip-mas to all, and to all a good night!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5939.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5939.png 1024w, https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5939-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5939-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5939-600x328.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are officially here, and we\u2019re feeling merry, bright, and just a little bit buzzed. To celebrate the launch of our new holiday&nbsp;flavor drops, we decided to get a little festive and rewrite a classic. Grab a glass, gather \u2018round the fire, and let us tell you a little holiday tale&#8230; Twas the night [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[41,52,28],"class_list":["post-1342","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-mead-minded","tag-cocktail","tag-holidays","tag-mead"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1342","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1342"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1342\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1352,"href":"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1342\/revisions\/1352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1342"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1342"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beebuzd.ie\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1342"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}