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.

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

Lavender Bee's Knees (Non-Alcoholic)

Name: Lavender Bee's Knees (Non-Alcoholic)
Prep time: 1 h 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey (88 g); 1/4 cup water (50 ml); 2 tsp dried culinary lavender; 2 1/2 oz (75 ml) non-alcoholic gin; 1/3 oz (10 ml) fresh lemon juice; 1/2 oz (15 ml) lavender honey syrup

Description

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

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For the Lavender Honey Syrup:

1/4 cup honey (88 g)
1/4 cup water (50 ml)
2 tsp dried culinary lavender

For the Lavender Bee’s Knees:

2 1/2 oz (75 ml) non-alcoholic gin
1/3 oz (10 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz (15 ml) lavender honey syrup

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Instructions

For the Lavender Honey Syrup:

In a small saucepan, bring the water and lavender to a boil over medium heat.
Remove from the heat and add the honey.
Return back to the heat and stir until the honey has dissolved.
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:

Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds then strain into a couple glass.
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

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