Beach Bum Bees Knees

Our twist on the classic Bee’s Knees is equal parts sweet, herbal, and prefect for this transitional weather. We blend Beach Bum Bees honey with fig jam and a touch of thyme for a syrup that feels like sunshine in a jar. Stir it up with your favorite gin, shake, and sip!

For the Honey Fig Syrup:

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • 3 tablespoons fig jam

  • 3 tablespoons Beach Bum Bees honey

  • 1 sprig fresh thyme

For the Cocktail:

  • 4 oz your favorite gin

  • Honey fig syrup (from above)

  • A few fresh thyme leaves

  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Make the syrup:
    In a small sauce pot, combine water, fig jam, honey, and thyme.
    Gently warm over low heat until the jam and honey melt together.
    Remove from heat and let steep.

  2. Mix the cocktail:
    In a shaker, combine gin, the honey fig syrup, a few thyme leaves, and ice.
    Shake well until chilled.

  3. Serve:
    Strain into a glass and enjoy immediately.

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