Bee's Knees

Prepare the honey syrup

1. Combine 3 tablespoons of liquid honey with 1 tablespoon of warm water in a small glass and stir thoroughly until fully dissolved, then let it cool.

Shake the cocktail

2. Pour 60ml London Dry gin, 22.5ml freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 20ml of the prepared honey syrup into a cocktail shaker.
3. Fill the shaker generously with ice cubes.
4. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12 to 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and cold.

Strain and serve

5. Double strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a chilled coupe glass to catch any tiny ice shards and create a silky surface.
6. Express the oils of a fresh lemon peel over the top of the drink, then place the twist onto the glass rim.