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Bee's Knees Cocktail

This classic cocktail is perfect for citrus season and is made with just a few simple ingredients: gin, honey simple syrup, and lemon juice.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocktails, gin, honey, lemon
Servings: 2 drinks
Calories: 198kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 oz gin
  • 2 oz honey simple syrup (see recipe below)
  • 1 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: 2 thyme sprigs

Instructions

  • Add gin, honey simple, lemon juice, and thyme sprigs to a shaker. Add 6-8 ice cubes, then shake for 5-10 seconds until shaker is icy.
  • Divide evenly into 2 couple glasses.
  • For an extra fresh lemon zip, zest two 2-3 inch pieces of lemon peel, then rub the rim of the coupe glasses with the peel. Finish by twisting the peels over the drinks and dropping the twist into the drink before serving. (This is called "expressing" a lemon.)

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Sugar: 12g