Nostalgia in a Cocktail Glass| Bees Knees

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Bees Knees is the drink you want when you want a pinch of summer, an edge of sophistication and a hint of something strong.

All gin lovers, raise your hand.

Truly this cocktail is the perfect pairing for all your summer entertainment needs.

When to Take This Recipe Seriously….

So, I personally feel that a theme with any event makes the event even more memorable and since it’s still technically spring and nearing summer…

Father’s Day weekend is the perfect event for sprinkling in some humor with dad in mind. (Check out my Father’s Day Gift Guide.)

Dads are notorious for their terrible dad jokes.

Mine has an arsenal of dad jokes that he loves to tell to anyone who will listen and what better way to celebrate a father, than to give the gift of a cocktail that lets dad know, he’s the “bees knees”……..

Drink of Summer

There are many variations of what a summer cocktail is, but for me, personally…..

A summer cocktail is one I can make on hand pretty easily and something that most guests will enjoy.

There are so many fun summer cocktails out there, but this one is definitely suited for the old school vintage lovers, who probably aren’t going to be wanting a wild night.

For me, it is a drink I can do one of and then graduate to my regular gin and soda’s as I really don’t enjoy too much sugar, but again….this drink isn’t that sweet.

Just a touch.

This weekend is also Juneteenth, so I am focusing on linking black owned businesses in this blog post.

What You’ll Need

–Cocktail glassware

–Honey

-Lemon Peel for garnish

–Lemon

-Water

–Small Saucepan for Honey Simple Syrup

–Gin

–Potato Peeler for Garnish

–Cocktail Shaker

–Ice Cubes

Directions

-Two ounces of gin (To fill a coupe glass, I do a double shot or fill the rest of the glass with soda water)

– Three teaspoons of lemon juice

-Two teaspoons of honey simple syrup (equal parts honey and water…..bring to a boil and put in storing jar).

Add all ingredients in cocktail shaker. Adding in the ice cubes as one of the last steps. Add the lid and shake for ten to fifteen seconds in the cocktail shaker.

Take off the lid and take the strainer over the cocktail glass and pour.

Makes one serving.

Drink responsibly.

Disclaimer: This blog post is made for adults who are of the legal drinking age and anyone who reads this blog post who is of drinking age is asked to drink responsibly.