Bees knees with blood orange (Citrus x sinensis, 'Blood orange'', Eastern redbud, Cercis canadensis,  edible flower. 

Blood Orange Bee's Knees

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A little drama in a glass.

Substituting the dark red orange juice for lemon juice makes a colorful drink

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2 oz. gin

1/2 oz wild flora honey syrup*

3/4 oz fresh squeezed Blood Orange juice

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Shake all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice.  Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.  Garnish with a  dried orange slice an fresh orange peel.

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*Mix equal parts honey and water.  Stir until blended.  Keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.