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Bee's Knees
A delightfully refreshing drink, the Bee's Knees combines lemon, honey syrup, and gin.
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Drinks
Equipment
1
4 Piece Craft Bar Set
1
Fine Mesh Strainer
1
Citrus Peeler
1
Hand Juicer
Ingredients
2
ounces
Gin
3/4
ounce
Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2
ounce
Honey Syrup
1
each
Lemon Twist
for garnish
Instructions
Cocktail Instructions
In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine the gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup.
Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with lemon peel.
Honey Syrup Instructions
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup honey to 1 cup water.
Bring to a boil; then reduce to a simmer.
Simmer until the honey has dissolved, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and let cool before using.
Store extra syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.