The Bee's Knees
The Bee's Knees
When temperatures rise on Great Plains of Nebraska, I make and shake my favorite cooler, The Bees Knees, a fresh fruit drink or classic cocktail. The Bees Knees blends Buzz Savories artisanal honey, freshly squeezed lemons and a splash of orange juice into a cooling and vitamin-packed drink.
The classic Bee’s Knees cocktail consists of gin, lemon juice and honey. Start by making a honey syrup to melt the honey. To make the syrup blend one part honey to one-third part hot water. Example 3 Tb. honey to 1 Tb. very hot water. Mix and refrigerate.
When you’re ready, fill a cocktail shaker (or quart jar with a lid) with ice and add 1 oz. fresh lemon juice, 3⁄4 oz. Buzz Savories honey syrup, and 2 oz. gin (if you are making a cocktail). Shake vigorously. Strain into a glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
Some variations on the Bee’s Knees theme include adding a splash of orange juice or substituting lime juice for the lemon. If you divide one drink between two Champagne glasses and fill the rest with bubbly, you’ll find yourself with a French 75, or if you want more of a sipping drink, pour the ingredients over ice and top it off with club soda to create a different take on a Tom Collins.
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The Bee's Knees
Equipment
- 1 cocktail shaker or 1 qt. glass jar with lid
- 1 orange and lemon squeezer
What You'll Need:
- 2 Tbs Buzz Savories artisanal honey
- 1 Tbs. hot water
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 splash freshly squeezed orange juice (optional)
- 2 jiggers or 6 oz. gin (optional)
- 8 medium ice cubes
How To Prepare:
- Because honey does not melt in cold liquids and will form a ball, mix honey with ½ Tb. really hot water and stir until honey dissolves. To serve more people, make a simple syrup with honey - 3 parts honey to 1 part boiling water. Stir to blend, cover and refrigerate.
- Juice 2-3 lemons and (optional) 1 orange. Orange juice makes a sweeter drink. Your preference.
- Combine the fresh juices and honey syrup and (gin, optional) into a cocktail shaker or a quart jar with a lid, add ice, and shake vigorously. Then strain into 2 glasses and garnish with a ribbon of lemon peel. Serve icy cold.