Bee's Knees Cocktail

Bee's Knees Cocktail

Gin, honey, and lemon shake up into a bright, golden classic from Prohibition days.

Total 3 min Makes 1 serving Calories 175/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

The Bee's Knees pairs gin with a honey syrup and fresh lemon juice, shaken hard until frothy and chilled. Its sweet-tart balance made it a Prohibition-era favorite, prized for masking rough bathtub gin. Serve it in a chilled coupe as an aperitif or weekend cocktail.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces gin
  • 3/4 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounces honey syrup
  • 1 lemon twist, for garnish
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Method

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

  2. Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup to the shaker.

  3. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously until well chilled and frothy.

  4. Double-strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.

  5. Twist a piece of lemon peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it in or hang it on the rim as garnish.

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Bee's Knees Cocktail

The Bee's Knees pairs gin with a honey syrup and fresh lemon juice, shaken hard until frothy and chilled. Its sweet-tart balance made it a Prohibition-era favorite, prized for masking rough bathtub gin. Serve it in a chilled coupe as an aperitif or weekend cocktail.

3 min 1 serving 175 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces gin
  • 3/4 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounces honey syrup
  • 1 lemon twist, for garnish
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Method

  1. 1

    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup to the shaker.

  3. 3

    Seal the shaker and shake vigorously until well chilled and frothy.

  4. 4

    Double-strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.

  5. 5

    Twist a piece of lemon peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it in or hang it on the rim as garnish.