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Blueberry Lavender Bee’s Knees

Blueberry Lavender Bee’s Knees

The Blueberry Lavender Bee’s Knees combines premium gin with fresh lemon juice and lavender-infused honey syrup, all brightened with muddled blueberries. The result is a balanced, refreshing cocktail with floral notes and a stunning purple hue that charms both the palate and eye.
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Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz gin preferably a floral or botanical-forward variety
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz lavender honey syrup recipe below
  • 1/4 cup fresh blueberries plus extra for garnish
  • 1 sprig fresh lavender or lemon twist for garnish
  • Ice cubes for shaking

For lavender honey syrup

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds or 2 tablespoons fresh

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the lavender honey syrup first. Combine honey, water, and lavender in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until honey dissolves completely. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 20-30 minutes. Strain out lavender buds and let cool completely before using.
  • Add blueberries to the bottom of your cocktail shaker and muddle thoroughly until they’re completely crushed and have released their juices.
  • Pour in the gin, fresh lemon juice, and lavender honey syrup with the muddled blueberries. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
  • Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the exterior of the shaker becomes frosty and cold to the touch.
  • Double-strain the cocktail through a fine-mesh strainer into a chilled cocktail glass to remove any blueberry skin or seed particles.
  • Garnish with a few fresh blueberries on a cocktail pick and a small sprig of fresh lavender or lemon twist.

Notes

  • The lavender honey syrup will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container, so consider making a larger batch.
  • For the best flavor, use fresh blueberries when they’re in season. Frozen blueberries can work in a pinch but will dilute the drink slightly as they thaw.
  • The double-straining technique is crucial for a silky-smooth cocktail texture without bits of blueberry skin.
  • If you prefer a less sweet cocktail, reduce the honey syrup to 1/2 oz and taste before adding more.
  • This recipe can be batched for parties—just multiply ingredients by the number of servings and shake in smaller batches when ready to serve.