Lavender Bee's Knees

Name: Lavender Bee's Knees
Ingredients: 2 oz Gin; 1 Lemon; 1/2 oz Honey Simple Syrup; 1/2 oz Lavender Simple Syrup

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By The Flippin Mixologist

5.0 Submitted on: October 2, 2022

Essentials

Refreshing

Bee's knees are delicious- but you know what's better? a lavender bee's knees. The floral notes make magic with honey, lemon, and gin. Give it a go- you won't be disappointed.

Ingredients

2 oz
Gin

1
Lemon

1/2 oz
Honey Simple Syrup

1/2 oz
Lavender Simple Syrup

Instructions

Garnish

lemon peel and lavender sprigs

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Cocktail Coupe

Estimated strength

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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Put ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a stemmed glass with a wide opening to experience the smells. Garnish with lemon peel and lavender sprigs.

Editor's Note

Lavender elevates the classic Bee's Knees, bridging the gap between bright citrus and botanical gin. A floral, honeyed finish makes this an ideal warm-weather sipper.

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5.0

The Flippin Mixologist

29 November 2022

5.0

Crafted Pour

21 August 2026

This sounds like a lovely floral twist on a classic! Do you have a preferred ratio for your lavender simple syrup that you'd recommend for others to try?