Sage-Infused Bee's Knees Cocktail

Because I'm not going out to bars for a drink with friends and/or co-workers, I find that I'm trying to branch out with different cocktails. No matter what I make, I always want it to be: light, flavorful and refreshing! I don't like cocktails that taste strong, and I always find gin cocktails to be that way, so I hesitate trying them. I am so glad I heard about this Bee's Knees Cocktail so that I could attempt to make one for myself. Definitely recommend!

Gin drinks like a Honey Lemon Ginger Gin & Prosecco Cocktail or a Matcha Gin Fizz are the best year round. Gin has such a subtle taste of botanicals that bring an earthy undertone to cocktails.

I should note that if you are contemplating using regular simple syrup instead of the "hassle" of making one yourself - YOU MUST MAKE THE HONEY SIMPLE SYRUP. It literally changes the flavor of this Bee's Knees Cocktail 100% ... and this honey simple syrup is so good that I wished I made it in bulk for any gin, bourbon, .. or really any liquor at all TBH, cocktail out there! It's entirely worth the process and takes this cocktail to a whole another level, I promise!

This cocktail is the perfect one for every season. I first made it in the Summer, but for the Fall/Winter I wanted to add some herbs for a depth of flavor. For a different light and refreshing cocktail idea for the Summer, try my Strawberry-Basil Vodka Cocktail! You could also try that with gin if that's your go-to!

Sage Bee's Knees Cocktail

Sage infused in the traditional Bee's Knees gin cocktail. The perfect twist to a delicious and simple drink.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Cooling Time 30 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 1 cocktail

Equipment

• Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

  

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• 2 OZ Gin
• 2 TBSP Orange Juice freshly squeezed or store-bought
• 2 TBSP Lemon Juice about ½ lemon

Sage Honey Simple Syrup

• ½ Cup Honey
• ½ Cup Water
• 3 Sage Leaves washed thoroughly

Instructions

 

Sage Honey Simple Syrup

• Bring honey and water to a simmer in a small pot.
• Simmer until the mixture is smooth and combined, about 5-minutes.
• Set aside to cool completely.
• Add sage to the small pot and let infuse. (Minimum 10-minutes, but the taste will get more pronounced if left in until room temperature)

Make the Cocktail

• Add 2 Oz. honey simple syrup to your cocktail shaker with the gin, lemon juice, orange juice, and ice.
• Shake for 30-seconds.
• Strain into a coupe or martini glass (no ice).
• Garnish with a sage leaf.

Keyword cocktails, gin, honey

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