Bees Knees

Bees Knees

from goodhousekeeping.com

Made with lemon, honey, and gin, this easy Bees Knees cocktail recipe is perfect for all occasions. We added some black pepper for a spicy kick.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. honey
  • 3 tbsp. water
  • 1/2 tsp. cracked peppercorns
  • 1/4 c. (2 oz) gin
  • 2 tbsp. (1 oz) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. (1/2 oz) Honey-Pepper Syrup
  • Pepper, for topping

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, simmer honey, water and peppercorns until honey has dissolved. Let cool, then strain. Makes a generous 1/2 cup.

  2. 2

    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add gin, lemon juice and syrup. Shake vigorously, then strain into a coupe and sprinkle with coarsely ground pepper, if desired.