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Hot Honey Bee's Knees

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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Hayman's Old Tom Gin
3⁄4 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄3 fl oz Monin Hot Honey Syrup
1⁄4 fl oz Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight)
1⁄4 fl oz Orange juice (freshly squeezed)

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an Urban Bar Alto Coupe 18cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Hot Honey Bee's Knees contains 185 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 16.99% alc./vol. (33.98° proof)
  • 19.6 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Created by yours truly in March 2026.

More cocktails by Simon Difford

Review

A gin-laced sour with rich honeyed chili spice.

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Bee's Knees

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Comments & Discussion

Ross Cameron Premium Member
Refreshing with a kick. Nice balance but tame. I will use just hot honey syrup next time. The orange juice is a nice touch
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