Bees Knees Cocktail

This classic gin cocktail is perfectly balance with just the right amount of sweetness plus citrus. With only 3 ingredients, it's also so easy to make!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 193kcal

Ingredients

2 ounces gin
¾ ounce honey simple syrup
¾ ounce lemon juice fresh squeezed
lemon twist for garnish

Instructions

Chill a cocktail glass (preferably a coupe.)
Add gin, honey simple syrup and lemon juice to cocktail shaker.
Fill halfway with ice. Cover with top and shake for 10-15 seconds or until sides of shaker become frosty.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

Notes

Note - the nutrition information is using regular simple syrup not honey simple syrup. Honey simple syrup wasn't in the nutrition database.

To make honey simple syrup - cook equal parts honey and water over a low heat, stirring until honey dissolves.

Lemon juice - always use fresh squeezed.

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