As we continue to make new recipes showcasing our After Dark gin (partnered with Black Fox Farm & Distillery), we figured it’s time for something a bit stronger.
This month, we are featuring a heavier pour of our After Dark gin. This cocktail is meant to really bring out all the notes of this local liquor, showing just how well it stands on it’s own.
Containing only three ingredients (that you probably already have on hand), this gin cocktail is meant to be something you can whip up anytime.
Let’s get into our April gin cocktail, Bees Knees.
What You’ll Need
- Martini or coupe glass
- Ice
- After Dark gin
- Lemon (for fresh juice and garnish)
- Honey
Ingredients & Measurements
- 2oz After Dark gin
- 3/4oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2oz honey
Recipe
- Fill shaker with ice
- Add 2oz After Dark gin
- Add 3/4oz fresh lemon juice
- Add 1/2oz honey
- Shake ingredients until shaker is chilled
- Strain into your glass
- Garnish with lemon twist
- Enjoy!
Notes
VERSATILITY: Everyone’s palate is unique, and with that comes differing preferences on flavour. The sweetness and the acidity of this martini are 100% able to be curated to your taste. Add more or less honey to adjust your sweetness level, and more or less fresh lemon juice to adjust the acidity of the cocktail. After all, what is important is that the cocktail tastes pleasant to YOU.
TIP FROM TOM: The amount you shake this cocktail will decide how strong your beverage is. Give it a good, long shake to allow the ice to dilute the gin, softening the gin’s top notes and accentuating the base notes. A shorter shake will avoid dilution, preserving the more gentle top notes and resulting in a smoother cocktail.
WATCH THE RECIPE! The videos below show this cocktail being made in real time. Choose the quick, straight-forward recipe video (left) or the full walkthrough with the SSO’s Tom Brown and double-bass player Troy Morris (right).
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