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2 oz Gin, Bombay Sapphire (or any botanical gin)
1 oz Bergamot liqueur, Italicus
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice (prefer to use bergamot juice/puree)
3⁄4 oz Honey syrup
2 ds Lavender bitters (the cocktail experiment - as garnish)
5 dr Orange flower water (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, fine strain, coupe

Notes

Works best with bergamot juice but lemon works okay as well.

History

This started out as a riff on the Bees Knees which quickly morphed into a conceptual drink asking the question of what "bergamot" actually is. There is of course the liqueur which is derived from the oils and juice of the citrus fruit, and then there is the actual fresh juice itself which I have found more often as a frozen juice/puree. But what inspired me in the first place is that bees derive honey from flowers, and hummingbirds get all their food from flowers, and one of their favorite North American flowers is also called Bergamot which has nothing to do with the fruit. It is also known as "Bee Balm". Pretty deep, right? That's why I call myself Drinking and Thinking.

Cocktail summary
Picture of The Hummingbird's Wing
© Dave Hebb 2025
Created by
Dave Hebb, Bear Café, Bearsville, NY.
Year
2023
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