The Bee's Zen Garden

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The Elevated Craft Team

For this week's Friday Buzz, we present The Bee's Zen Garden. This is a riff on the classic Bee's Knees with the addition of Matcha Tea and Elderflower liqueur which adds a bit more complexity to the flavor and certainly elevates this drink.

(Originally published 1/20/23)

Ingredients:

2 oz. Barr Hill Gin
¾ oz. Matcha Green Tea (cooled)
¾ oz. Honey Syrup
¾ oz. Lemon Juice
½ oz. Elderflower Liqueur (St-Germain)
Orchid or other edible flower

Directions:

Combine ingredients in the Elevated Craft Shaker.
Add ice, shake to chill and dilute.
Strain into your Hybrid Cocktail Glass with a large ice cube.
Garnish & Enjoy.

Notes:

Simple Honey Syrup Recipe:

Add the ½ cup honey and ½ cup water into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved. Store in the fridge in a sealed and sanitized container."Keep in mind that different varieties of honey, and those harvested at different times of year, will have different strengths and flavor nuances. You may wish to use different types of honey according to the type of cocktail you’ll be making with it. Milder honeys, such as clover and alfalfa, lend themselves well to brighter cocktails, while richer and earthier varieties, like buckwheat, are best in dark-spirit drinks. Before making the syrup, you’ll want to taste the honey you’re using and adjust the proportion of honey to water accordingly; milder honeys may be best with a two-to-one ratio of honey to water. - Liquor.com