Bee's Knees Cocktail
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Cooking:
5 min.
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Servings per container:
1
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Ingredients for - Bee's Knees Cocktail

1. 1/2 c. honey -
2. 1/4 c. water -
3. 5 sprigs thyme -
4. 2 oz. gin -
5. 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice -
6. Lemon peel and thyme sprig, for garnish -

How to cook deliciously - Bee's Knees Cocktail

1. Stage

In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook honey, water, and thyme, stirring constantly and bruising thyme leaves as you stir, until honey has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then discard thyme.

2. Stage

Make Ahead: Honey syrup can be made 2 weeks ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. 

3. Stage

In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, and 3/4 oz. honey syrup. Fill shaker with ice and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.

4. Stage

Strain into a coupe. Garnish with lemon and thyme.