Bee's Knees Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Make honey syrup (if not prepared)

   Combine 2 parts honey and 1 part very hot water (for example 4 tablespoons honey + 2 tablespoons hot water) in a small jar or cup. Stir until thoroughly combined and slightly cooled. Refrigerate any unused syrup and use within 2 weeks.

2. 2

   Chill glass

   Place a coupe or chilled rocks glass in the freezer or fill with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill it.

3. 3

   Combine and shake

   Add 2 oz Reisetbauer Blue Gin, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz honey syrup into a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with about 6 ice cubes. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds, until the shaker is very cold and slightly frosted.

4. 4

   Double strain and serve

   Discard the ice water from the chilled glass (if used). Using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer, double-strain the shaken cocktail into the chilled coupe or rocks glass to remove ice shards and any pulp.

5. 5

   Garnish

   Express the oils of a lemon twist over the drink or float a thin lemon wheel on top, then place the twist on the rim or in the glass.

6. 6

   Tasting notes

   The floral and slightly citrusy character of Reisetbauer Blue Gin pairs with the bright lemon and rounded sweetness of honey syrup for a well-balanced Bee's Knees. Adjust honey syrup to taste (±0.25 oz) if you prefer sweeter or tarter.