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Bee's Knees

Sweet honey, refreshing lemon, and two snappy shots of gin prove to be a buzzing combination suitable for any happy hour. It's the bee's knees. 

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces gin
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce honey syrup

Honey Syrup

  • yields 1⁄2 cup, or 4 ounces
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup water warmed in the microwave

Instructions
 

  • To make honey syrup, combine warm water and honey in a glass and stir until honey is fully dissolved.
  • Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with a cup of ice.
  • Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds and strain into a chilled coupe glass.