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Empress 1908 Bees Knees

Empress 1908 Bees Knees

This simple Bees Knees features Empress 1908 gin and a homemade honey simple syrup you can make and keep on hand to use all month long. Perfect for the holidays.

Author: Pesto & Potatoes

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 48 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces - Empress 1908 gin
  • ¾ oz - fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz - honey syrup

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutrition

Energy: 48 kcal | Total Fat: 0 g | Saturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Total Carbs: 13 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 12 g | Proteins: 0 g | Sodium: 1 mg | Polyunsaturated: 0 g | Monounsaturated: 0 g

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