Beer's Knees

Name: Beer's Knees
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 1/4 ounces gin; 1 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice; 1 1 1/2 teaspoons honey; 1 8 ounces chilled Pilsner; 1 Dash of Angostura bitters (optional); 1 Lemon slice (for serving)

From the kitchen of Carly

Crisp gin meets bright lemon and honeyed sweetness in this refreshing cocktail. A chilled Pilsner tops it all off, mellowing the citrus bite while keeping things light and sessionable. Perfect for warm afternoons when you want something more interesting than beer alone.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11 1/4 ounces gin
13/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
11 1/2 teaspoons honey
18 ounces chilled Pilsner
1Dash of Angostura bitters (optional)
1Lemon slice (for serving)

Instructions

Vigorously stir gin, lemon juice, and honey in a pint glass until honey is dissolved. Fill glass partway with ice. Top with beer and stir gently to combine. Top with bitters, if using, and garnish with a lemon slice.