Lavender Bee's Knees Gin Cocktail (Video)

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Bitters give a cocktail that certain something, and in this Lavender Bee's Knees they are the key ingredient. The addition of lavender bitters creates a delicious twist on a classic gin cocktail.

Garnish with a sugar rim to make your cocktail extra special. Run a slice of lemon around part or all of the rim of your glass, then dip it into a shallow dish filled with sugar. I used colored sugar in the photos here, but that's entirely up to you!

What You Need

Gin (I love New Holland’s Knickerbocker Gin)⁠
Lemon⁠
Honey syrup⁠
Lavender bitters

How to Make a Lavender Bee's Knees

Combine everything together in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Shake well.

Strain into a glass.

Enjoy! ⁠

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Tips on Lavender Bee’s Knees

Can I used bottled lemon juice in this drink?

There are only 4 ingredients, so fresh juice is a must in this drink. One lemon should provide enough juice for at least 2 cocktails. Before you cut into it, roll your lemon on the counter while firmly pressing down to help the lemon release as much juice as possible.

How do you make honey simple syrup?

Head over to my cocktail syrups page for my honey syrup recipe. Be sure to make the syrup ahead of time so it has lots of time to chill before you make your cocktail. Shaking up a cocktail with warm syrup will make the ice start to melt in the shaker, releasing water into your drink.

How should I garnish a Lavender Bee's Knees?

You can garnish with a thin slice of lemon or twist of lemon rind, but my favorite garnish for a Lavender Bee's Knees is a sugar rim. How to: Before you make your cocktail, run a lemon slice on the edge of your glass and dip the glass into a shallow plate of raw or colored sugar.

Where can I find lavender bitters?

I love Scrappy's Bitters and buy mine on Amazon. Bitters have become more popular in drinks recently, so if you want to buy them locally, check in with your favorite local liquor store to see what they stock.