Bee’s Knees Cocktail
Total Time
5 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(36)
Ingredients
1 cocktail
- ½ ounce honey syrup (see step 1)
- 1 ounce lemon juice (about ½ medium lemon)
- 2 ounces gin
- Lemon twist, for garnish
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Preparation
Step 1
To make the honey syrup: Combine equal parts honey and water (say, 2 tablespoons each if you’re only making a few cocktails) in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan. Warm in the microwave or over the stovetop just until you can completely stir the honey into the water. Set aside.
Step 2
Before juicing your lemons, use a vegetable peeler or channel knife to peel off a strip(s) of zest for your twist.
Step 3
To make the cocktail, fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the honey syrup, lemon juice, and gin. Securely fasten the lid and shake until the mixture is very cold, about 30 seconds.
Step 4
Strain the drink into a coupe or martini glass. Twist the lemon peel over the cocktail to release some of its oils, then drop it in. Enjoy while cold.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
Measurement tips:
I love to use this measuring jigger (affiliate link) for measuring cocktails. You can use standard measuring cups and spoons, though. Two ounces is ¼ cup, 1 ounce is 2 tablespoons, and ½ ounce is 1 tablespoon.
For a more mellow, less juniper-y drink, try Hendrick’s, which has notes of cucumber and rose.
For a fun floral drink, replace the honey syrup with St. Germain, an elderflower liqueur.
If you don’t like gin, this cocktail would work with vodka, too.
