Bee's Knees Recipe
Gin, fresh lemon, lavender-honey syrup
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Lavender-Honey Syrup
Garnish
Method
Prepare Lavender-Honey Syrup
Infuse with Lavender
Once the honey is dissolved, add the dried lavender flowers. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
Cool and Strain
Remove from heat and let the syrup cool. Strain out the lavender flowers using a fine mesh sieve. Transfer the syrup to a bottle and refrigerate until ready to use.
Mix the Drink
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz of the lavender-honey syrup.
Shake
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well mixed and chilled.
Strain into Glass
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish and Serve
Add Garnish
Garnish with a fresh lavender sprig and a lemon wheel.
Serve
Enjoy your refreshing Bee's Knees cocktail!