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The New Bee's Knees

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Here's an easy cocktail that is sure to be the buzz of your next dinner party. The Bee's Knees gets its sweetness from a quick-to-prepare honey syrup. And we've given this classic drink a floral, Provençal twist by adding lavender. The result is unexpected and delicious: a perfect balance of sharp, fragrant, sweet, and strong.

Note

Dried lavender blossoms are available at health foods stores.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2

Ingredients

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

Preparation

  1. Mix hot water and dried lavender blossoms in bowl. Let steep 5 minutes. Whisk in ¼ 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.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesGinAmericanLavenderHerbs & SpicesLemonCitrusFruitEasy5 Ingredients or FewerBon Appétit

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