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Bee's Knees

Cultural Context

The Bee's Knees cocktail emerged during the Prohibition era in the United States, where it was created to mask the taste of poor-quality gin with honey and lemon. Its name is a playful expression from the 1920s, indicating something outstanding or excellent. Today, it remains a beloved classic, celebrated for its refreshing balance of sweet and tart flavors, and has seen a resurgence in craft cocktail bars around the world.

FrenchFRdrink
10 min
easy
1 servings
Servings4
100 g hot water
1 kg honey
30 ml lemon juice
2 oz gin

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories, while simple syrup is easier to make.

1

Chill a cocktail glass by crushing ice and filling it with ice.

2

To make honey syrup, add 100 g of hot water to 1 kg of honey and mix until combined.

3

Measure out 30 ml of lemon juice and add it to the mixture.

4

Pour in 2 oz of gin.

5

Shake the mixture in a cocktail shaker until well combined.

6

Strain the mixture into the chilled cocktail glass.

7

Garnish with a lemon peel or lime chips.

Cooking Techniques

shakingstraining

Equipment Needed

cocktail glasscocktail shaker

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Bee's Knees Cocktail
Local Name: Bee's Knees

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