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Barenjager Bee’s Knees
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Submitted on: August 19, 2023
Happy National Honey Bee Day! Bee’s Knees were one of the first cocktails I learned to make. They are so simple, delicious, and refreshing. But if you really want to take it up a notch this National Honey Bee Day, try one using the rich honey flavor of Barenjager! I honestly didn’t expect a whole lot of difference, but it really is so much better! It really lets the honey drive while the lemon and gin are riding shotgun. The original is always very lemon-heavy in my opinion, locking the honey...
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jigger
shaker
strainer
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
Rose petal
Shake & Strain
Coupe
About 21% ABV (estimate)
By The Flippin Mixologist
At-home mixologist
Teacher, stage actor, audiobook narrator, and at- home mixologist. I spent my early teaching years bartending in the summers. I love making drinks for people. I love the ritual of it. I like to make the classics, do my own riffs on classics, and create brand new cocktails. I really enjoy trying to make a drink that symbolizes a person or character. ...
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Barenjager Bee’s Knees 2 1/2 oz gin (BFP-infused gives that nice pink) 1/2 oz Barenjager Honey Liqueur 1/2 oz rose syrup 3/4 oz lemon juice Shake in a shaker with ice until cold. Double strain to catch any lemon pulp and garnish with a rose petal. Rose syrup: boil 1 cup water and add 1 cup sugar, stirring to combine. Add a large double handful (about 1/2-3/4 cup) of fresh or dried rose petals. Cover and remove from heat. Allow to steep for at least an hour. Strain and store in a sealed contain...
Editor's Note
Barenjager honey liqueur replaces simple honey syrup for a richer, deeper sweetness. A house-made rose syrup adds a floral layer, pulling this Bee's Knees riff into more complex territory.
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