Blueberry Yuzu Bee’s Knees Cocktail (Edit recipe)

Make the honey simple syrup

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat combine, honey, water, and vanilla. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until the honey completely dissolves in the water. Cool for 5 minutes before making the cocktail. Store in a covered mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Make the cocktail

1. In a cocktail shaker or 16 oz mason jar add the blueberries and muddle for a few seconds until some juice releases. Add gin, fresh lemon juice, yuzu, honey simple syrup, fresh mint, and ice. Cover and shake for 10-15 seconds. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer into a chilled martini or coupe glass. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, blueberries, or a thin slice of lemon, serve and drink immediately.