The New Bee's Knees

A sophisticated cocktail combining gin, honey, and lavender for a floral twist on the classic Bee's Knees. This elegant drink balances the sweetness of honey with fresh lemon juice and aromatic lavender.

2 servings
10 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup hot water
  • 1 teaspoon dried lavender blossoms
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 6 tablespoons gin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix hot water and dried lavender blossoms in bowl. Let steep 5 minutes. Whisk in 1/4 cup honey. Strain into another bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of the honey syrup, gin, and lemon juice; strain into cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into 2 chilled Martini glasses.

    10 min