Garnish:
Orange zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass. TOP up with sparkling wine.
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Calvados & straight applejacks |
| 1/4 fl oz | Honey syrup (3 honey to 1 water) |
| 2 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura |
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Brut champagne or sparkling wine |
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AKA:
Queen Bee
Review:
Apple brandy and honey are a natural fit and they nestle harmoniously with bitter zesty orange and enlivening dry sparkling wine.
History:
Adapted from a riff on a Bees Knees created by Stephanie Jordan, self-professed queen bee of Avallen.
Nutrition:
One serving of Queen's Knees contains 160 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 19.38% alc./vol. (38.76° proof)
- 19 grams of pure alcohol
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