Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNOLO's Kitchen & BarBees Knees Recipe

Bees Knees Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Barr Hill Gin, honey syrup, and lemon.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Honey Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine equal parts honey and water. Heat gently over low heat until the honey is fully dissolved. Allow to cool before using.

  2. 2

    Juicing the Lemon

    Roll the lemon on the counter to soften it. Cut it in half and juice it to get at least 1 oz of fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of Barr Hill Gin, 3 tbs of honey syrup, and 1 oz of fresh lemon juice.

  2. 4

    Shake Well

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

  4. 6

    Garnish

    Add a lemon twist as garnish by cutting a thin slice of lemon peel and twisting it over the drink to release its oils before placing it on the rim of the glass.

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