BEE’S KNEES COCKTAIL 1 Servings
Gin lovers will adore this vibrant and refreshing cocktail that truly lives up to its name. With just three simple ingredients—honey, lemon, and gin—the Bee’s Knees beautifully showcases the intricate flavours of its star ingredient.
INGREDIENTS
HONEY SYRUP: 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup water 5 sprigs thyme
COCKTAIL: 2 oz. gin 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice Lemon peel and thyme sprig, for garnish
METHOD
HONEY SYRUP In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook honey, water, and thyme, stirring constantly and bruising thyme leaves as you stir, until honey has dissolved, about two minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then discard thyme. COCKTAIL In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, and 3/4 oz. honey syrup. Fill shaker with ice and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.
Be sure to use a local Island honey to ensure good quality! Honey syrup can be made two weeks ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
Strain into a coupe. Garnish with lemon and thyme.
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