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    Published: Apr 6, 2022 by fancifuleats· Leave a Comment

    Lavender Bee’s Knees

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    A floral, non-alcoholic version of the Bee’s Knee’s cocktail, this Lavender Bee’s Knees is sweet, tart, and alcohol free. It’s made with homemade lavender honey simple syrup and a splash of zero proof gin. Perfect for enjoying on a sunny spring or summer day!

    Non-alcoholic lavender bee's knees in a coupe glass with lavender, lemon, and baby's breath.
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    This Lavender Bee’s Knees cocktail is a twist on the classic Bee’s Knees which is a gin cocktail made with a splash of lemon juice and a bit of honey. To add even more of a spring flair, we mixed in homemade lavender honey simple syrup. It gives the drink a sweet, floral note that’s perfect for sipping on in spring or summer!

    Ingredients

    • Non-Alcoholic Gin: We like using Lyre’s or Damrak.
    • Fresh Lemon Juice: You’ll need ⅓ oz which you can get from about ½ a lemon.
    • Honey: This is an essential ingredient for any bee’s knees cocktail.
    • Water: This is the base of the simple syrup.
    • Dried Culinary Lavender: You’ll need 2 tsp.
    Top view of a lavender bee's knees cocktail with a sprig of lavender.
    Lavender bee's knees with lavender, baby's breath, and a lemon.

    How to Make Lavender Honey Simple Syrup

    To make homemade lavender honey syrup, all you need is a small saucepan, honey, water, and dried lavender. First, heat the water and lavender on the stove until it reaches a boil. Then stir in the honey until dissolved.

    The last part is the hardest since you have to let it steep for 1 hour off the heat. But good news is is that you can make this ahead of time so you have it on hand when you’re ready to make your Lavender Bee’s Knees. Plus, there’s enough to make more than a few cocktails which is great for when you want to serve multiple people.

    Tips

    • Make the syrup ahead of time so you don’t have to wait to enjoy your cocktail.
    • Use fresh lemon juice for a better tasting drink.
    Non-alcoholic lavender bee's knees cocktail with a sprig of dried lavender.

    FAQ

    What does a non-alcoholic lavender bee’s knees taste like?

    The bee’s knees cocktail falls under the sour category of drinks, so it’s a bit sour with a touch of sweetness from the honey. And there’s just enough lavender to add a floral element without it tasting soapy. It’s like spring in a glass!

    How long does the simple syrup last?

    It lasts for 1-2 weeks in the fridge when stored in an airtight container. There should be enough to make at least 4 drinks.

    Where can I get non-alcoholic gin?

    There are lots of places to get alcohol-free gin online. We usually get ours from Lyre’s and No & Low. The liquor store in our area sells Ritual Zero Proof gin so there’s a chance you might find some at the store. But online is your best bet.

    Bar Tools/Equipment:

    – Cocktail shaker
    – Strainer (if your shaker doesn’t have one)
    – Jigger: for measuring small amounts of liquid

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    Lavender Bee’s Knees (Non-Alcoholic)

    • Author: Celeste
    • Prep Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
    • Category: Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
    • Method: Shaken
    • Cuisine: American
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    This non-alcoholic Lavender Bee’s Knees cocktail is made with homemade lavender honey simple syrup, zero proof gin, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. It’s perfect for enjoying during spring or summer!


    Ingredients

    Scale

    For the Lavender Honey Syrup:

    • ¼ cup honey (88 g)
    • ¼ cup water (50 ml)
    • 2 tsp dried culinary lavender

    For the Lavender Bee’s Knees:

    • 2 ½ oz (75 ml) non-alcoholic gin
    • ⅓ oz (10 ml) fresh lemon juice
    • ½ oz (15 ml) lavender honey syrup

    Instructions

    For the Lavender Honey Syrup:

    1. In a small saucepan, bring the water and lavender to a boil over medium heat.
    2. Remove from the heat and add the honey.
    3. Return back to the heat and stir until the honey has dissolved.
    4. Remove from the heat and let steep for 1 hour before straining with a fine mesh strainer. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

    For the Lavender Bee’s Knees:

    1. Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
    2. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds then strain into a couple glass.
    3. Garnish with a sprig of dried or fresh lavender. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Use fresh lemon juice for a better tasting cocktail.

    Total recipe time includes making the syrup. We recommend making it ahead of time to cut back on time. The cocktail itself takes 5 minutes max to make.

    Nutrition information is only an estimate.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
    • Calories: 27
    • Sugar: 6.1 g
    • Sodium: 4.3 mg
    • Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 6.7 g
    • Fiber: 0 g
    • Protein: 0 g

    Keywords: lavender bee’s knees, bee’s knees cocktail, spring cocktails, summer cocktails, non alcoholic cocktail

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