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Barr Hill Bee's Knees

A refreshing cocktail that combines honey, gin, and lemon for a perfect summer drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 oz Barr Hill gin
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz honey syrup
  • Ice
  • Optional: Lemon twist

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Measuring jigger
  • Strainer
  • Rocks glass or coupe glass
  • Bar spoon

Method
 

  1. Start by making your honey syrup if you haven't done so. Mix equal parts of honey and warm water, stirring until fully combined.
  2. Using a measuring jigger, pour in 2 ounces of Barr Hill gin, 3/4 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce of honey syrup into your cocktail shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice, about halfway.
  4. Seal the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  5. Open the shaker and use a strainer to pour the cocktail into your glass filled with fresh ice.
  6. If desired, garnish your cocktail with a lemon twist.
  7. Present your Barr Hill Bee's Knees to your guests, or just enjoy it yourself.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the sweetness or tartness to your liking. The beauty of cocktails lies in making them your own, so don't hesitate to play around with the ratios.