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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
1/2 oz honey syrup
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
2 oz gin
ice
lemon twist

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

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

1

Make honey syrup by mixing equal parts honey and water.

2

Add 1/2 oz of honey syrup to a cocktail shaker.

3

Add 3/4 oz of fresh lemon juice to the shaker.

4

Pour in 2 oz of Beefeater gin.

5

Add ice to the shaker.

6

Cap the shaker and shake well until cold.

7

Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.

8

Zest a lemon twist over the cocktail and drop it in.

Cooking Techniques

shakingstraining

Equipment Needed

cocktail shakerstrainercoupe glass

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

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

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