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Martini coupe glass filled with blueberry drink mix and garnished with blueberries and lemon.

Blueberry Yuzu Bee's Knees Cocktail

This unique version of a bee's knees cocktail is packed full of blueberry, citrus, honey, and floral flavors that are sure to impress your guests during the warmer months.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 224 kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker or mason jar with lid
  • Muddler or wooden spoon
  • Fine Strainer
  • Small saucepan
  • Martini or coupe glass, for serving

Ingredients
  

Blueberry Yuzu Bee's Knees Cocktail (makes 1)

  • 2 ounces Gin
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Blueberries
  • 1 ounce Lemon Juice
  • ½ ounce Yuzu Juice
  • 1 ounce Honey Simple Syrup see recipe below
  • 2 leaves Fresh Mint
  • ½ cup Ice

Honey Simple Syrup (makes enough for 4 cocktails)

  • ¼ cup Honey
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Make the Honey Simple Syrup

  • 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

  • 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.

Notes

Ingredient Notes:
    • Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed, preferably Meyer lemons for the best flavor.
    • Yuzu Juice. If you can't find yuzu, replace it with lemon or grapefruit juice.
    • Vanilla Extract This is one of the KEY flavors in this cocktail that makes it extra delicious. This adds a subtle vanilla flavor to this cocktail that balances the citrus and honey beautifully.
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Nutrition

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.2mg
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