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Butterfly Bees Knees

Butterfly Bees Knees

Prep Time: 4 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Gin, honey cocktails, Lemon, Lemon Juice, Orange Liqueur
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz gin
  • 1 ounce Butterfly pea flower tea
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz honey
  • 0.5 oz hot water
  • 0.5 oz orange liqueur
  • Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions

  • In a shaker, mix hot water with honey, stirring until the honey is completely dissolved.
  • Add gin, lemon juice, and orange liqueur to the shaker.
  • Add ice and shake the mixture thoroughly.
  • Strain the shaken cocktail over the ice cubes in the rocks glass and slowly pour butterfly pea flower tea .
  • Garnish with a lemon twist.

Notes

Pro Tips

  • For an extra visual effect, pour the butterfly pea flower tea slowly over the other ingredients in the shaker to create a color-changing effect when you shake the drink.
  • Adjust the sweetness by using more or less honey according to your preference.
  • Serve in a chilled glass to keep the cocktail cool and refreshing for longer.
  • For a more intense citrus flavor, consider adding a dash of lemon bitters or using fresh lemon zest in the shaker.
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