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Gin · Lemon · Honey · CalienteBee Sting
A bright, honeyed riff on the Bee’s Knees. Sweet, sharp and carrying just enough heat to earn its name.
What you need
Ingredients
- 50ml London Dry gin
- 20ml fresh lemon juice
- 15ml honey syrup
- Half a pipette of Caliente Bitters
- Ice
- Lemon twist or bird’s-eye chilli, to garnish
Bring the heat
Method
Prep
Make honey syrup by stirring two parts honey with one part warm water until completely combined.
Shake
Add gin, lemon, honey syrup and Caliente Bitters to a shaker with ice. Shake hard for 10–15 seconds.
Serve
Double strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with lemon or a small chilli.