Jamaica Honey Bee

The Jamaican Honey Bee is a refreshing rum and honey drink. The Honey Bee is very simple to make and requires very few specialized tools. The only bartender's tool that is required is a Boston shaker, or some means of mixing by shaking. If you don't have a Boston shaker, you should buy one. They are are only three or four dollars online, or even cheaper at a restaurant supply shop. The Boston shaker is simply a metal mixing cup that fits over the top of a pint glass. I'm sure that you have seen them at pretty much any bar. There is also the cobbler shaker, which you've probably seen on shows like Mad Men. It is the three piece shaker with the cup, the lid and the little strainer lid on top. And, there is a French shaker, which is a two piece shaker with cup and lid. Any of these will suffice, but I prefer the Boston shaker for ease of use and easy cleaning.
 

Directions

Mix all of the ingredients in a pint glass. Fill the glass ¾ full of ice. Cover with a Boston Shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass and enjoy. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

Ingredients

2 ounce amber rum
¾ ounce honey syrup
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice

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