Black Sesame Bee's Knees
Black sesame oil-washed gin adds a dramatic, nutty dimension to the classic Bee's Knees — honey and lemon still lead, but this one has a brooding undertone.
Served in a Coupe glass · Garnish: Lemon wheel · Difficulty: hard
Ingredients
- 2 oz Black Sesame-Washed Gin
- 0.75 oz Honey Syrup
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
Instructions
- To fat-wash: whisk 2 oz black sesame oil into 750ml gin; rest 2 hours, freeze 4 hours, skim, strain through cheesecloth.
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until very cold.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a thin lemon wheel.