Bee's Knees
A Prohibition-era charmer that uses honey syrup and lemon to smooth out bathtub gin, resulting in a silky golden cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.8 oz Honey syrup
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with honey-glazed ham, roasted chicken with lemon, or almond-crusted fish to emphasize the silky sweetness. The honey syrup complements dishes with subtle sweetness and buttery textures.
Instructions
Prepare honey syrup by mixing equal parts honey and warm water until dissolved, then chill
Add gin, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until very cold
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with a lemon twist expressed over the surface
Tips
Honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) is essential because raw honey won't dissolve in cold liquid Try a floral gin with lavender or elderflower botanicals for an extra layer of complexity Add a few drops of orange blossom water for an aromatic variation