Beeโs Knees Cocktail Recipe
The Bee's Knees cocktail is a classic drink that combines gin, honey syrup, and lemon juice. It's easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Let's dive in and learn how to mix this refreshing cocktail! ๐๐ธ
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker: Essential for mixing all the ingredients.
- Strainer: To remove ice and any pulp from the lemon juice.
- Jigger for measuring the ingredients.
- Citrus juicer: To extract fresh lemon juice.
- Cocktail glass: A chilled coupe or martini glass works best.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin: Use a gin you enjoy as itโs the main flavor.
- 3/4 oz honey syrup: Mix equal parts honey and water to make this syrup.
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice: Freshly squeezed for the best taste.
- Ice: For chilling the cocktail.
You can adjust the sweetness or tartness by playing with the ratio of honey syrup to lemon juice.
Instructions
- Make honey syrup: Combine equal parts honey and warm water. Stir until the honey dissolves. Let it cool.
- Juice the lemon: Freshly squeeze the lemon to get the juice. Strain out any seeds.
- Combine ingredients: Add gin, honey syrup, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well: Shake for about 15 seconds, until well-chilled.
- Strain: Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish (optional): Add a lemon twist or a small piece of honeycomb.
- Enjoy your Bee's Knees cocktail immediately while it's nice and cold. ๐ฅ
Notes
Honey syrup: Adjust the sweetness by changing the honey-to-water ratio.
Gin selection: The flavor of the cocktail changes with different gins, so pick one you like.
Garnish ideas: Lemon zest, a slice of lemon, or even lavender sprigs can add a nice touch.
Serving size: This recipe is for one cocktail, but you can easily scale it up for a party.
Feel free to experiment with the ingredients to make this cocktail your own. ๐น Can't wait to hear how your Beeโs Knees cocktail turns out! ๐ฏ๐ Share your thoughts and any tweaks you made in the comments below.
Gin selection: The flavor of the cocktail changes with different gins, so pick one you like.
Garnish ideas: Lemon zest, a slice of lemon, or even lavender sprigs can add a nice touch.
Serving size: This recipe is for one cocktail, but you can easily scale it up for a party.
Feel free to experiment with the ingredients to make this cocktail your own. ๐น Can't wait to hear how your Beeโs Knees cocktail turns out! ๐ฏ๐ Share your thoughts and any tweaks you made in the comments below.