This Meyer Lemon Rosemary Bees Knees Cocktail combines gin, fresh meyer lemon juice, honey, and rosemary for a seasonal gin cocktail that is lightly sweet and tangy.
I love a good cocktail like this Meyer Lemon Rosemary Bees Knees Cocktail. It’s fresh and light and SO easy to make. Easier than the name is to say, I promise.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this easy lemon gin cocktail for parties that guests will rave over. Most of the ingredients can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the party as much as your guests!
What is in a Bees Knees Cocktail?
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gin
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lemon juice
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honey
What are meyer lemons and what do they taste like?
When are meyer lemons in season?

What is the best way to use meyer lemons?
How To Make Honey Simple Syrup
How Long Does Honey Simple Syrup Last?
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Ingredients
For the Honey Simple Syrup:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
For the Cocktail:
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz honey simple syrup (as made above)
- 2 oz fresh meyer lemon juice (if using regular lemon reduce to 1 oz)
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
Instructions
For the Honey Simple Syrup:
- Add honey and water to a small pot on the stove over medium high heat.
- Bring to a boil.
- Let simmer for 5 minutes, or until the honey has completely dissolved. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add fresh rosemary to the saucepan and let the simple syrup cool for 30 minutes to an hour, until thick and syrupy.
- Remove the rosemary sprigs from the pot and pour rosemary simple syrup into a glass jar.
For the Cocktail:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add gin, honey simple syrup, and fresh meyer lemon juice to the cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a cocktail glass or coupe glass.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprig.
- Enjoy!
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