Local Honey Bee’s Knees
A bright, floral twist on a classic Prohibition-era cocktail, this Local Honey Bee’s Knees uses your favorite gin, fresh lemon juice, and a simple syrup made with local honey for a smooth, citrusy sip.
Local Honey Bee’s Knees
Servings: 2 cocktails
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Cocktail:
- 4 oz gin
- 1 ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ oz local honey syrup (see below)
- Ice
- Lemon peel or edible flowers, for garnish (optional)
For the Honey Syrup:
- 4 tbsp (¼ cup) local honey
- 2 tbsp warm water
Instructions:
- Make the honey syrup: Stir the honey and warm water together in a small jar or bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Shake it up: Add gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until well chilled.
- Strain and serve: Strain into two chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glasses. Garnish with a lemon twist or edible flower.
