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bees knees gin & tonic cocktail recipe with honey and lemon

Bees Knees Gin & Tonic

This Bees Knees Gin & Tonic updates the classic sweet cocktails with a lavender honey syrup and premium Indian tonic. Recipe adapted from Fitch & Leedes.
4.75 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker or jar with a lid and strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz premium gin
  • 4 oz premium Indian tonic water
  • .75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • .75 oz Lavender honey syrup or substitute with ½ oz pure honey
  • lemon twist optional, for garnish
  • ice

For the Lavender Honey Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon dried edible culinary lavender
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

To make the Lavender Honey Syrup

  • Combine 1 cup of hot water with 1 cup of honey. Mix until the honey is dissolved then add 1 tablespoon of dried edible lavender and a pinch of salt.
    Refrigerate until ready to use.

To make the Bees Knees Gin & Tonic

  • Combine gin, cold lavender honey syrup (or fresh honey), lemon juice and ice in a cocktail shaker or mason jar with a lid.
    Shake until well combined then strain into a large coup glass. Top off with premium Indian tonic water and a lemon twist if desired.
    Enjoy responsibly!
Keyword Cocktails, Gin, Tonic
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