Bee’s Knees Cocktail – celebrate Bee’s Knees Week

Celebrate Bee’s Knees week with a Bee’s Knees cocktail made with Barr Hill gin. This award-winning gin is made in the heart of Vermont and has luscious hints of wildflower honey with juniper herbs.

You could say that celebrating Bees Knees Week is the hips of the snakes, the pajamas of the cat and the pants of the ant. These phrases have been around since the 1920s. World Wide Words defines these absurd slogans as “the comparison of something of excellent quality to an inappropriate or nonexistent part of an animal with, if possible, a little alliteration or rhyme added. . ” (according to www.worldwidewords.org) So that’s what bee knees – quite simply the best – a cocktail made from gin, honey and lemon. And who do we have to thank for this whimsical cocktail? Bees, of course!

Why should we take care of these buzzing pollinators?

How can you support this important initiative? Order a Bee’s Knees cocktail at your favorite bar or restaurant, or make one at home. Share on your social networks: #beeskneesweek and tag @barrhillgin. Barr Hill will plant 10 square feet of bee habitat for each photo shared.

I was curious to learn more about bee habitats and the plants that attract these pollinators. In a conversation with Ryan Christiansen, President and Chief Distiller, Caledonia Spirits (makers of Barr Hill Gin), he explained:

“Before covid, profits from Bee’s Knees Week would be used to install beehives in public places to educate and inspire the next generation of beekeepers. This work resulted in dozens of beehives located in parks, schools and other public places.

In 2020, due to covid, Bee’s Knees Week shifted focus to support populations of all pollinators and bees – not just honey bees. For this purpose, we have started to plant pollinator habitats. In our first year, we planted over 74,000 square feet. This year, our goal is significantly higher: plan 500,000 square feet of habitat.

He went on to explain who takes care of bee habitats once they are established:. “

“There are wild flowers and native plants that are selected to ensure this is an ideal habitat for bees and other pollinators. Types of plants include milkweed, thistle, geranium, wild bergamot, bark of nine, mint, rose, goldenrod, aster, spider lily, bilberry, verbena and zizia.

“Bees have always been at the heart of Barr Hill Gin and we are committed to saving and feeding them while protecting their habitat”,

“Our founder was a beekeeper and we use raw honey to make our spirits, so we literally rely on bees. Likewise, bartenders need citrus fruits, herbs and other ingredients that depend on pollination and they have become some of our most passionate allies. That being said, bees are under threat due to habitat loss and other factors, and Bee’s Knees Week is our way of directly helping bees, which our founder, Todd Hardie, calls “Angels of the World.” ‘Agriculture “.

Ready to enjoy a Bee’s Knees cocktail? Here’s Barr Hill’s recipe:

Barr Hill Gin Bee’s Knees Cocktail

2 ounces of Barr Hill Gin

0.75 oz of fresh lemon juice

0.75 oz of raw honey syrup * (2: 1)

Combine the ingredients in a mixing dish. Add ice, shake, then strain twice into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon zest.

* Raw Honey Syrup

Mix 2 parts raw honey and 1 part lukewarm water until the honey is diluted. Using lukewarm rather than hot water protects the subtle botanical notes of raw honey. Raw honey can be purchased at www.barrhill.com. You can also shop for fun bee-themed barware, t-shirts, hoodies and hats from the Barr Hill website.

Are you ready to find out what the buzz is all about? Are you going to celebrate Bee’s Knees Week with a Bee’s Knees Cocktail?

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