Peach Bee’s Knees Cocktail Recipe

If you love the classic Bee’s Knees cocktail, then you are going to enjoy our variation, the Peach Bee’s Knees cocktail. It is refreshing and delicious drink that combines the sweetness of peaches with the citrus of lemon and the smoothness of your favorite gin. It’s the perfect cocktail to sip on a warm summer evening or to serve at your next event.

The Original Bee’s Knees Cocktail

The Bee’s Knees cocktail is a classic drink that has been around for nearly a century. It’s a simple and refreshing combination of gin, lemon juice, and honey. The name “Bee’s Knees” is believed to have originated during the Prohibition era, when people would use honey to mask the taste of inferior gin.

Peach Bee’s Knees Cocktail

In this recipe we used our bourbon peach glaze that we made for another recipe, and we had some extra to use up. It has a syrup consistence so we thought it would work well in this recipe and it did! We just swapped out the honey with this peach flavored glaze. If you do not want to make the bourbon peach glaze, you can simply use just peach preserve.

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces gin (use your favorite gin)
• 2 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 ounces bourbon peach glaze or peach preserve
• Ice cubes
• Peach slices or ball, or lemon wedges for garnish (optional)

Gin – Use your favorite gin brand. We used Hendrick’s Gin. According to the manufacturer “HENDRICK’S is an unusual gin created from eleven fine botanicals. The curious, yet marvellous, infusions of rose & cucumber imbue our spirit with its uniquely balanced flavour resulting in an impeccably smooth distinct gin.” However, you can use whatever gin brand you prefer.

Lemon Juice – We prefer to use freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Bourbon Peach Glaze – This is our recipe that we have provided a link to above. You can simply use a heaping tablespoon of peach preserve and give the cocktail an extra shake to blend and break up the preserve. You can also strain the cocktail if there are any peach bits left from the preserve, or just leave it.

Garnish – Use ripe, juicy peaches as garnish if they are in season. If not add a lemon slice.

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and peach glaze.
2. Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill the cocktail.
3. Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass.
4. Garnish with peach slices or ball or lemon wedges if desired.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Tips:

Here are a few tips to help you make the perfect Peach Bee’s Knees cocktail:

• Use a good quality gin that you enjoy. The botanical flavors in the gin will complement the sweetness of the peaches and the tartness of the lemon.
• Make sure to shake the cocktail vigorously to mix all the ingredients well and to chill the drink.
• If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, you can adjust the amount of peach glaze to your taste.
• For a fun twist, you can also try adding a splash of sparkling water or soda to the cocktail for some fizz.

The Peach Bee’s Knees cocktail is a refreshing and enjoyable drink that is perfect for anytime, but it’s especially great during warmer weather. It has the sweetness of peaches, the tanginess of lemon, and the smoothness of gin. Give this recipe a try!

Cheers and always drink responsibly!

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Yield: 1 Cocktail

Peach Bee's Knees Cocktail

Prep Time: 2 minutes

It is refreshing and delicious drink that combines the sweetness of peaches with the citrus of lemon and the smoothness of your favorite gin. It's the perfect cocktail to sip on a warm summer evening or to serve at your next event.

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Ingredients

• 3 ounces gin (use your favorite gin)
• 2 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1 ½ ounces bourbon peach glaze or peach preserve
• Ice cubes
• Peach slices or ball, or lemon wedges for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and peach glaze.
2. Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill the cocktail.
3. Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass.
4. Garnish with peach slices or ball or lemon wedges if desired.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 450Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 8mgCarbohydrates: 70gFiber: 6gSugar: 62gProtein: 4g

Calories are estimated and may vary.

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