A 1920s classic with a blood orange blush
2 oz / 6 cl Purity Gin 34 Old Tom Organic
3/4 oz / 2 cl fresh blood orange juice
1/2 oz / 1.5 cl fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz / 1.5 cl honey syrup
Blood orange wheel, for garnish
Honey syrup: mix equal parts honey and warm water until smooth, then cool.
Blood Orange Bee’s Knees
The Bee’s Knees is a classic of the 1920s, when “the bee’s knees” meant the very best. Gin, lemon and honey: simple, golden and timeless.
This version adds the deep color and berry-like sweetness of blood orange. Gin 34 Old Tom is a natural partner: its softer, rounder style and gentle sweetness embrace the honey, while the botanicals keep the drink fresh and lively.
A classic that blushes beautifully.
Chill a coupe glass.
Add Gin 34 Old Tom, blood orange juice, lemon juice and honey syrup to a shaker.
Fill with ice and shake for about 12 seconds, until well chilled.
Strain into the chilled coupe and garnish with a blood orange wheel.
Blood oranges vary a lot in sweetness. Taste one before you shake and adjust the honey syrup by a few drops: the goal is a drink that tastes of fruit first and sugar never.
