Bee's Knees

Bee's Knees

A refreshing gin cocktail with lemon juice and honey syrup.

Origin: United States
Glass: Coupe Glass
Difficulty: Medium
Strength: Medium
Base Liquor: Gin

Ingredients

Drink Ingredients

  • Gin
    2 oz
  • Lemon Juice
    3/4 oz
  • Honey
    1/2 oz

Garnishes

  • Lemon Twist
    1

Steps

  1. Add Gin, Lemon Juice, and Honey into a Shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake until well-chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled Coupe Glass.
  4. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.

About

The Bee's Knees is a classic Prohibition-era cocktail that showcases the perfect harmony of Gin, Lemon Juice, and Honey Syrup. Its name, a slang term for 'the best,' reflects its delightful balance of flavors. This cocktail was originally created to mask the harsh flavors of bathtub gin, a common spirit during Prohibition in the United States. With its fresh, citrusy profile and touch of sweetness from the honey, the Bee's Knees remains a timeless favorite.

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