Lavender Bee’s Knees Cocktail

It all started with a whiff of dried lavender while I was digging through my spice rack. That soft, floral aroma instantly transported me back to the lavender fields of Provence—and let’s be honest, if a scent can give you vacation vibes and cocktail inspiration, you follow that trail.

Since I grow culinary lavender at home, I knew I had to shake up a French Lavender Bee’s Knees: a smooth, citrusy gin cocktail infused with honey and kissed with lavender.

Basically, it’s a spa day for your taste buds—fresh, floral, and just the right amount of indulgent. You can add a lemon twist as garnish, but I like to use a sprig of dried or even fresh lavender on top.

Trust me, now you’ve got yourself a drink worthy of a sun-soaked afternoon in the South of France (or at least a slow Sunday on your apartment balcony).

Cocktail Tools You’ll Need

• Cocktail Shaker
  • Best shaker for any cocktail
  • Mason Jar cocktail shaker lid
• Coupe Glass (pictured coupe is not available as it is an antique)
  • Silver-rimmed cocktail glasses
  • Silver coupe glass
• Channel Knife (for garnishes)
• Dried Lavender
• Lemon Juice

Serving Tip

This drink pairs beautifully with lemon desserts or a cheese board with goat cheese and honey.

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Lavender Bee’s Knees Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
• ½ oz lavender honey syrup
• Garnish: lemon twist and/or dried lavender

Instructions:

1. Add the gin, lemon juice, and lavender honey syrup to a shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake well until chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist and a sprig of dried lavender.