The Queen Bee with Compass Distillers Gin Royal
A cocktail fit for a queen, the Queen Bee is the perfect combination of sweet and sour. Using local gin and orange bitters, it’s both simple and delicious!
Ingredients
Serves: 1
| 2 oz | Compass Distillers Gin Royal |
| 3/4 oz | Lemon Juice |
| 3/4 oz | Honey Syrup* |
| 1-3 dashes | Compass Distillers Aromatic Orange Bitters |
| Garnish | Edible flower |
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker tin.
2. Shake well and strain into chilled coupe glass.
3. Garnish with an edible flower like a nasturtium or viola.
Directions – Honey Syrup
1. Combine equal parts honey and warm water.
Local Source Guide
Gin and Bitters: Compass Distillers
Honey: Cornect Family Farm
Credits
Recipe provided by Compass Distillers.
Photography provided by Jessica Emin @eatwithjessie.
This recipe is featured in our 2021 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide.