Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCooper's Hawk Winery & RestaurantBee's Knees Highball Recipe

Bee's Knees Highball Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Beefeaters Gin, Honey Syrup, Lemon Juice, Soda

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Honey Syrup

    If you don't have honey syrup, make it by mixing equal parts honey and hot water until the honey is fully dissolved.

  2. 2

    Juice the Lemon

    Squeeze fresh lemons to obtain 0.5 oz of lemon juice. Strain to remove any seeds or pulp.

Mixing the Drink

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 2 oz of Beefeater Gin, 1 oz of honey syrup, and 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice.

  2. 4

    Shake

    Shake the mixture vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 5

    Strain

    Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.

  4. 6

    Add Soda

    Top off the drink with 4 oz of soda water and gently stir to combine.

Garnishing

  1. 7

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with a lemon wheel and a few fresh mint leaves.

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