Honeyed Lemon Gin Fizz

This easy-to-make Bee's Knees Cocktail is a refreshing and delightful concoction featuring a homemade honey syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and your preferred gin. It's the perfect choice for a springtime sipper that's both simple and delicious.

Honeyed Lemon Gin Fizz

A delightful springtime sipper made with homemade honey syrup, fresh lemon juice, and your favorite gin.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 ounce honey
  • 1/2 ounce hot water
  • 1 oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 oz London Dry gin (such as Tanqueray or Beefeater)
  • Granulated sugar, for the glass rim (optional)
  • 1 lemon peel, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whisk honey and hot water together until fully dissolved and set aside.
  2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine lemon juice, gin, and honey syrup.
  3. Cover and shake vigorously until well-blended and frothy, about 30 seconds.
  4. Optionally, dip the rim of a coupe glass in water and then in granulated sugar to coat.
  5. Strain and pour the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass.
  6. Garnish with a lemon peel, if desired.