Hi Cara, just found out your channel today, have been watching some of your videos, really impressed by the quality and knowledge of your cocktails sharing. I just picked up cocktail mixing during this lockdown period, buying some liquors to make those classics cocktails, some details and techniques you shared really will improve my cocktail experience. Please keep up posting and my support from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Hi Qiang! That’s so great to hear, I’m glad that lockdown had a silver lining for you! Definitely check out the home bar essentials video if you haven’t yet 😊 ua-cam.com/video/PR_bmMzQszg/v-deo.html
Cara, I have recently started peeling my citrus before I use it for cooking or whatever else, and retaining the peels in tupperware for use as garnishes in my drinks. OH MY GOODNESS expressed citrus kicks my drinks up several notches. I used to think twists as garnishes were just about making drinks look pretty. Now I know that expressing them adds so much new flavor and aroma, I'm never looking back!
Totally. My partner has been playing around with a honey whisky liqueur so we have about 6 different honeys in the house at the moment, it’s been fun using the same gin and seeing how the honey changes it 🍯!
Ooh no I haven’t but I did make an amazing one with Steve the Bartender’s Threefold Gin which has lavender in it- highly recommend if you’re in Australia and can find it 😊
@@BehindtheBar Will absolutely try it! I'm in QLD, but should make my way to Melb in the coming months. I'll make sure to patron all the bars in the Fitz area!
Lovely video! Really interested in making this drink but citrus juice doesn't really agree with my stomach. Any way of replacing lemon/lime/orange juice in cocktails?
Lemon with honey was a childhood cough remedy growing up. Looks like I'm going to have to adult it up a bit lol. Gin's my shit right now, so thx for this.
A variation of this exists with Cuervo Gold called “El Dorado”. I consider cuervo to be trash, so I’d get a better tequila. I may try it with Mezcal and agave. I think I’ll call it “Aguijón” (spanish for stinger).
Behind the Bar Aguiijón Experimental version #1: 1oz Sombra mezcal artesanal espadin (I don’t love it, it tastes like copenhagen... but there are exactly 3 choices locally 🙄) 1oz bacardi carta blanca 1/2oz chili honey syrup (1:1:2 chili honey, raw honey, hot water) 1/2oz agave syrup (1:1) 1oz lemon juice 1/2oz lime juice (tequila/mezcal needs lime imho) 1/2oz orange curçao This version is smoky AF, and quite spicy. Let me know what you think.
Any thoughts or opinion on a stronger honey syrup when recs call for honey water/syrup (e.g. 3:1 honey to water)? The rationale I’ve heard is that a 1:1 just doesn’t contain enough honey for it to shine through, where as a 3:1 will give you more pronounced honey notes. What do you think?
I guess where boney is not the star of the show I prefer the 1:1 to make it more subtle but you could absolutely make a stronger syrup to make it come through more!
Just made it. I wasn’t too crazy about it. I feel like I could use little less honey syrup or may be replace honey syrup with agave syrup or simple syrup. I did finish it though
That’s fair pal, did you find the honey a bit overpowering? You could even try splitting the boney with sugar syrup if the sweetness level was ok for you, or try a gentler tasting honey/stronger gin.
Yes honey was definitely overpowering. I used tanqueray gin. Not only that but it was little too sweet for my taste. May be I’ll try with less honey or more citrus or both. I’ll play around. Thanks 🙏🏻
Bee's Knees is one of my favorite cocktails, particularly with Aviation gin, BUT... Don't know if there's a name for it (I'm sure our knowledgeable host would know), I've been making them lately using Jameson Black Barrel or Rittenhouse. If you liked this cocktail, seriously, try with them. It's also tasty with Monkey Shoulder. The very slight smoke lends itself nicely with just a smidge more honey.
Aviation is great for these light and bright cocktails. Made with bourbon this is called a Gold Rush, I’m not 100% if there’s a specific name for rye/Irish but I’m sure they’re delicious 😋
Habit! I just learned using a knife. I use a peeler in the bar more, but the bar where we film doesn’t have one lying around and I always forget to bring it haha. No magic tricks...
I would go with Punches or stirred down (but not too boozy) drinks - things that can be batched in advance so they can be served quickly on the day. But it’s a great idea for a video!
Absolutely! There are plenty of times in the middle of a busy service when I’ll taste and be like...‘would probably help if I’d remembered the lemon juice’ haha
The best glass is one you like drinking out of!
Amen!
Substitute Bourbon (I prefer Four Roses) for Gin, and you have a Gold Rush. Enjoy!
Thank you for the idea, just made it!
Thank you for another fine cocktail. Drinks always taste a tad bit better in your favorite glass. Cheers!
So true!
"It really is the bees knees" - you couldn't resist! Informative video - thank you.
Too cheesy 🙈
So adorable how she said it! 😋
Definitely one to try! honey water makes perfect sense.
The best!! Simple and delicious😜
Always enjoyed this drink. Giant fan of Plymouth Gin.
I tried this one out yesterday. It's so incredibly simple to make, but the honey gives quite some complexity to the taste. Thanks for sharing!
That’s why I love it! So glad you enjoyed 😊
Store cupboard cocktail is gonna be my new description for sure! 😋
Love this one!!!
I just made one. It is the BEES KNEES!! Not too sweet, not too sour. Beefeaters used and can taste the gin. Awesome.
The hints of honey in this one... It's such a delicious drink. It feels like a boozy version of my breakfast! :@)
Have a great week everyone!
Totally!
Didn't know about the honey, pretty cool
Big smile on your dial with this one!
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She makes me want to throw a party. Delightful.
Definitely inspires your inner bartender!
Love the blooper at the end, you should make a blooper reel at the end of the year for a Christmas gift to your fans
Thats looks pretty good i think i might give it a shot
Hope You gave it a shot, its an absolute classic. The rum variation is awesome as well. I like doing the rum riff with lime though
Hi Cara, just found out your channel today, have been watching some of your videos, really impressed by the quality and knowledge of your cocktails sharing. I just picked up cocktail mixing during this lockdown period, buying some liquors to make those classics cocktails, some details and techniques you shared really will improve my cocktail experience. Please keep up posting and my support from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Hi Qiang! That’s so great to hear, I’m glad that lockdown had a silver lining for you! Definitely check out the home bar essentials video if you haven’t yet 😊
ua-cam.com/video/PR_bmMzQszg/v-deo.html
Cara, I have recently started peeling my citrus before I use it for cooking or whatever else, and retaining the peels in tupperware for use as garnishes in my drinks. OH MY GOODNESS expressed citrus kicks my drinks up several notches. I used to think twists as garnishes were just about making drinks look pretty. Now I know that expressing them adds so much new flavor and aroma, I'm never looking back!
Haha honestly at home I hardly ever even try and make them look pretty- just express and chuck in there #uglydelicious!
Honey is as big a factor as the gin in this one. It's quite amazing how different the tastes can be. Great video!
Totally. My partner has been playing around with a honey whisky liqueur so we have about 6 different honeys in the house at the moment, it’s been fun using the same gin and seeing how the honey changes it 🍯!
Ever tried adding a few drops of Scrappy's Lavender bitters to the Bee's Knees? You be intentionally corny at the end was absolutely adorable!
Ooh no I haven’t but I did make an amazing one with Steve the Bartender’s Threefold Gin which has lavender in it- highly recommend if you’re in Australia and can find it 😊
@@BehindtheBar Will absolutely try it! I'm in QLD, but should make my way to Melb in the coming months. I'll make sure to patron all the bars in the Fitz area!
Really exciting to see variations on this cocktail. I love him but my hubby is more a rum lover.
Rum easily substitutes in! We’ve also got a fair few rum cocktails coming up in the next few weeks so hopefully he’ll find something he likes 😊
Lovely video! Really interested in making this drink but citrus juice doesn't really agree with my stomach. Any way of replacing lemon/lime/orange juice in cocktails?
I prefer using lime juice to lemon and making the business cocktail, but they both are great.
I hadn’t heard of that variation until this second- I’ll have to give it a try 😊
super
Excellent recipe! I used Tequila Blanco and had a great version, I’m sure it has a cute name when using tequila. I love your videos!
A Bee Sting! 🐝
@@BehindtheBar That’s excellent! If you muddle in fresh Jalapeño with the honey syrup, it called a Killer Bee?? ;-)
Really love your big smile!
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Lemon with honey was a childhood cough remedy growing up. Looks like I'm going to have to adult it up a bit lol. Gin's my shit right now, so thx for this.
Exactly, it’s practically good for you 😜
@@BehindtheBar Lmao, I'm such a health nut!
A variation of this exists with Cuervo Gold called “El Dorado”. I consider cuervo to be trash, so I’d get a better tequila.
I may try it with Mezcal and agave. I think I’ll call it “Aguijón” (spanish for stinger).
I would definitely drink that!
Behind the Bar
Aguiijón Experimental version #1:
1oz Sombra mezcal artesanal espadin (I don’t love it, it tastes like copenhagen... but there are exactly 3 choices locally 🙄)
1oz bacardi carta blanca
1/2oz chili honey syrup (1:1:2 chili honey, raw honey, hot water)
1/2oz agave syrup (1:1)
1oz lemon juice
1/2oz lime juice (tequila/mezcal needs lime imho)
1/2oz orange curçao
This version is smoky AF, and quite spicy. Let me know what you think.
Any thoughts or opinion on a stronger honey syrup when recs call for honey water/syrup (e.g. 3:1 honey to water)? The rationale I’ve heard is that a 1:1 just doesn’t contain enough honey for it to shine through, where as a 3:1 will give you more pronounced honey notes. What do you think?
I guess where boney is not the star of the show I prefer the 1:1 to make it more subtle but you could absolutely make a stronger syrup to make it come through more!
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Just made it. I wasn’t too crazy about it. I feel like I could use little less honey syrup or may be replace honey syrup with agave syrup or simple syrup. I did finish it though
That’s fair pal, did you find the honey a bit overpowering? You could even try splitting the boney with sugar syrup if the sweetness level was ok for you, or try a gentler tasting honey/stronger gin.
Yes honey was definitely overpowering. I used tanqueray gin. Not only that but it was little too sweet for my taste. May be I’ll try with less honey or more citrus or both. I’ll play around. Thanks 🙏🏻
Or replace the gin with bourbon to make it a Gold Rush, and serve it with a big ice cube in the glass :)
Great twist!
Love that riff! Tried it before, never knew it had a name
Bee's Knees is one of my favorite cocktails, particularly with Aviation gin, BUT... Don't know if there's a name for it (I'm sure our knowledgeable host would know), I've been making them lately using Jameson Black Barrel or Rittenhouse. If you liked this cocktail, seriously, try with them. It's also tasty with Monkey Shoulder. The very slight smoke lends itself nicely with just a smidge more honey.
Aviation is great for these light and bright cocktails. Made with bourbon this is called a Gold Rush, I’m not 100% if there’s a specific name for rye/Irish but I’m sure they’re delicious 😋
@@BehindtheBar See? Knew it. Love your videos BTW! Cheers from Portland Maine :)
Made with Rye it is called “Fool’s Gold”. Rittenhouse would be a great choice for that.
definitely prefer gin as a base, over tea.
i made one of these today and added 20 ml of fresh orange juice. absolutely candy. Try it!
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Genuine question: why do you always use a paring knife instead of a peeler?
Habit! I just learned using a knife. I use a peeler in the bar more, but the bar where we film doesn’t have one lying around and I always forget to bring it haha. No magic tricks...
What would be 5 good cocktails for a wedding reception?
I would go with Punches or stirred down (but not too boozy) drinks - things that can be batched in advance so they can be served quickly on the day. But it’s a great idea for a video!
I love how you always take a taste before pouring. But I have to ask, have you ever NOT liked a taste? ;)
Absolutely! There are plenty of times in the middle of a busy service when I’ll taste and be like...‘would probably help if I’d remembered the lemon juice’ haha
If I make this with Scotch whisky & use heather honey does it have a name?
‘The English are Bs’ 😜
@@BehindtheBar That'll work!
3:1 is much betteer than 1:1.
That's my got to as well. Great way to get that honey flavor in your cocktail while still making it easy to mix
Can you make the Bees Knees with bourbon??
Absolutely, it’s called a Gold Rush 😊🍯
Do try it with some heather honey.
Yes I love trying our different honeys with this one! Orange blossom honey is delicious too 😋
I need some fancy glasses
Op shops pal!
You don't even feel the booze..
Came to learn how to make the cocktail but ended up with a hard on. Lockdown is seriously taking its toll