Ginger Bee's Knees
This is a gin sour, brightened with lemon and a touch of ginger, perfect for a refreshing pick-me-up.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz Honey Syrup
- Top with Ginger Beer
Instructions
- Combine gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Glassware: Collins Glass
Garnish: Lemon wheel
History
A riff on the classic Bee's Knees, which originated during Prohibition as a way to hide the flavor of questionable gin with lemon and honey. Here, ginger beer adds a delightful spritz and a hint of spice, elevating the original.