Name: Empress 1908 Bees Knees
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ounces Empress 1908 gin; 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice; 0.5 oz honey syrup

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Empress 1908 Bees Knees

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Ingredients

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Empress 1908 Bees Knees

2 ounces Empress 1908 gin

¾ oz fresh lemon juice

½ oz honey syrup

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a mini lemon wheel or a lemon peel.

To make the honey syrup: Add ½ cup honey and ½ cup water to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring until honey is dissolved. Remove from heat and bring to room temperature. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Infuse Honey Syrup with Floral Notes 🍯
When making your honey syrup, steep it with a single flower like lavender or chamomile while warm to complement Empress 1908's botanical profile and add complexity to your cocktail.
Chill Your Glassware First 🧊
Place your coupe or rocks glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before serving to keep the drink cold longer and enhance the delicate flavors of this gin-forward cocktail.
Fresh Lemon Juice is Non-Negotiable 🍋
Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice within 2 hours of juicing—bottled juice will dull the bright citrus notes that balance the gin's botanicals and honey's sweetness.
Perfect the 2:1 Ratio Test 📏
Taste your honey syrup-to-lemon ratio on the first drink and adjust to your preference; a slightly thicker honey syrup (2:1 ratio) works beautifully with Empress 1908's unique butterfly pea flower botanicals.
Batch Your Syrup for Consistency 🏺
Make a large batch of honey syrup and store it in a glass bottle in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, ensuring consistent flavor and sweetness across multiple cocktails throughout the month.