It’s always better when you feel like you’re being naughty right?

It’s always better when you feel like you’re being naughty right?

This Gin Boutique modern take on the prohibition-era classic, the Bees Knees, is a little beauty. I think it’s my best yet. We take the Bees Knees mojo-classic combination of honey and lemon, and give it a little nudge into the danger zone…I present the ‘Clark Kent’. Simply:

1. Create a simple honey syrup…equal parts honey and water into a saucepan, simmer, and cool.
2. Shave a lemon to produce a zest twist. Add to a balloon glass (ok use a massive red wine glass if it’s what you have). Squeeze a few lemons.
3. Add some chunks of ice.
4. Drop in a pinch of whole black peppercorns; 3-5 will do.
5. Now add 2 parts Australian craft gin (Navy Strength if you’re going for authentic), 1 part lemon juice, and 1 part honey syrup.
6. Stir. Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim.

Now if that doesn’t flick-your-switch, light-your-fire, shnizzle-you-whizzle – well I am not sure you can be helped.

PS – if it’s a bit cooler where you are…keep the syrup warm, and ditch the ice…now you have a ‘Lex Luthor’.

2-for-1…Now that’s value!

Enjoy!!