Bee’s Knees with Lemon Sorbet
on May 09, 2024
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Discover the perfect summer refreshment: Bee’s Knees with Lemon Sorbet. Zesty, sweet, and oh-so-satisfying!
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What Makes This Recipe Great
A throwback recipe from a bygone era, sometimes needs to be revived with a fun twist. I was thinking that all mothers deserve a refreshing and light cocktail for our big day. I made a classic Bee’s Knees cocktail with gin, lemon juice and honey syrup and decided that a delicious scoop of lemon sorbet. Sometimes the simplest of ingredients makes a wonderful refreshing drink to enjoy will everyone you love.
Ingredients
Gin- Any Gin will work
Lemon Juice- This Santa Cruz lemon concentrate is my favorite
Honey Syrup- not strait honey but a thinned out version
Lemon Sorbet- you can find this in the ice cream section
Step By Step Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker fill halfway with ice and add gin, lemon juice and honey syrup and shake vigorously.
- Pour into 2 coup glasses and add a scoop of Lemon Sorbet and enjoy.
Pro Tips
- You can easily make your own honey syrup at home. Just add equal parts honey and water to a pot and cook on medium heat, stir often to keep it from bubbling over. Cool and transfer to a bottle. Store in the fridge for a few months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is sherbet the same as sorbet?
- No, they are different. You will want to use sorbet in this recipe, since its just fruit juice and sugar. Sherbet on the other hand had milk added to it as well.
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More Delicious Frozen Desserts
Bee’s Knees with Lemon Sorbet
Ingredients
- 4 oz gin
- 1.5 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz honey syrup
- Lemon sorbet
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup. Shake vigorously.
- Pour into two coupe glasses.
- Add a small scoop of lemon sorbet to each glass.
