20 June: Bebbo

If you get in to the history of mixed drinks (Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails by Ted Haigh is a good start), the Bebbo is a descendent of the Bee’s Knees - a honey-infused gin drink from a hundred years ago. I like the citrus-y flavor of this gin-based cocktail, and served in a chilled coupe, it is perfect for summer evenings.

Bebbo (based on this recipe from liquor.com)

Ingredients

•  1/2 ounces London dry gin (used Tangueray, but find one you like and use it)

• 1 ounce honey syrup which is equal parts honey and water (I pre-mixed this in a shot; suggested from other sources: use orange-blossom honey)

• 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice (no, don’t use the bottled stuff)

• 1/4 ounce fresh blood orange juice

• Garnish: lemon twist

What to do:

Fill a shaker half-way with ice. Add all of the ingredients. Shake for 30 seconds. Pour into a frosted pre-chilled coupe, add a twist of lemon for garnish.