I don’t know why it took me so long to add a tab with cocktails, alcoholic and mocktail! The first cocktail to post was an obvious choice- inspired by the Bee’s Elbow at Coco’s. This bourbon based cocktail is good all yearlong. With the citrus, it’s particularly good in the warmer months.

Bee's Knees

Originally from saveur.com

Makes 2

INGREDIENTS

2 oz. fresh lemon juice or grapefruit juice

1-1/2 oz. honey syrup

4 oz. your favorite bourbon

2 slices of lemon for garnish

HONEY SYRUP

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup water

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make the honey syrup: Add honey and water into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until honey is dissolved.

2. Allow the syrup to cool and transfer to an airtight container. Syrup will keep, refrigerated, for up to 1 month in a container.

3. Assemble Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, bourbon, and ice.

4. Shake vigorously and strain into a coupe glass or lowballs. Garnish with a wheel of lemon.