The Bee’s Knees Cocktail from The Ivy Hotel

The Ivy Hotel in Baltimore shared this wonderful cocktail recipe --we had sampled it there before and it was great to be able to make it at home. 

Ingredients:
2oz = 1/4c Belvedere SE Rye Vodka (any Vodka will do)
1oz = 2Tbl Honey Simple Syrup*
3/4oz = 1.5Tbl Lemon Juice
1-2 Dashes Orange Bitters – Or substitute Orange Juice
1 Egg White – Optional

 

Directions:
-Shake ALL ingredients over ice. No shaker? Use a Mason Jar.
-Strain the Liquid into a Martini Glass and Garnish with a Lemon Twist, Honey Stick, or Any Lemon Candy.

 

Directions if Using Egg White:

-Shake ALL ingredients over ice, strain liquid into another container.

-Dump out ice from the shaker, and pour the liquid back in.

-Shake vigorously until Egg White is nice and frothy, about 20 seconds.

-Pour into a Martini Glass and Garnish with a Lemon Twist, Honey Stick, or Any Lemon Candy.

 

Ingredients & Directions for Honey Simple Syrup:
1c Honey
1c Water

-Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup honey in a small saucepan.
-Bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring constantly until honey dissolves.
-Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
-Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.