Name: Bee's Knees Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 c. honey -; 1/4 c. water -; 5 sprigs thyme -; 2 oz. gin -; 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice -; Lemon peel and thyme sprig, for garnish -

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.