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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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 Your Honey Syrup 🍯
Add a sprig of fresh thyme or lavender to your honey simple syrup while it cools to create subtle floral notes that complement Empress 1908's botanicals beautifully.
Chill Your Glassware 🧊
Place your cocktail glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes before serving to keep the drink perfectly cold and prevent rapid dilution from melting ice.
Fresh Lemon Juice Only 🍋
Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice rather than bottled—the bright acidity is essential for balancing the gin's complex botanicals and honey's sweetness in this delicate cocktail.
Make Honey Syrup in Batches 🍯
Mix equal parts honey and hot water to create a shelf-stable syrup that lasts up to 3 weeks refrigerated, allowing you to prepare multiple cocktails quickly throughout the season.
Dry Shake First for Better Texture 🥤
Shake all ingredients without ice first for 10-15 seconds to emulsify the honey syrup, then add ice and shake again for a silky, well-integrated final drink.