On the Counter; N/A Bees Knees

Ryan Castelaz, owner of The Counter: Day Bar, shows us how to make an N/A bees knees.

N/A Bees Knees
Bees Knees
2 ounces Free Spirits Spirit of Gin
.5 ounce Saffron Honey Syrup 
.25 ounce Shirakiku Yuzu Extract 
1 dash Acid Phosphate
1 dropper Bees Knees Botanical Blend
bee pollen

-Using the center cut of a lemon half, gently press the pulp end of the lemon slice in a clean line down the right side of the bowl of a nick and nora
-Over a sink or similar basin, sprinkle bee pollen onto the glass, with the right side up so the bee pollen sticks to where the lemon juice made contact, then set aside
-Combine all ingredients in a stirring pitcher, fill with ice, and stir for 15 seconds
-Use a hawthorne strainer to strain the cocktail into the prepared glass and serve


 

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