Bee's Knees
Classic gin sour sweetened with honey.
Drink details
Glass
Coupe Glass
Ice
No Ice
Method
Shaken
Strength
Strong
Servings
1
Recipe
Ingredients
Gin
52.5 ml
Lemon Juice
Freshly squeezed
22.5 ml
Honey Syrup
2 tsp
Orange Juice
Freshly squeezed
22.5 ml
Garnish
Lemon Peel
OptionalZest
1 piece
Rating
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Stir the honey syrup with the freshly squeezed lemon and orange juices until dissolved.
- 2
Add the gin and ice, then shake well.
- 3
Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with lemon zest if desired.
About the Bee's Knees
The Bee's Knees emerged during the Prohibition era and combines gin, lemon juice and honey syrup. Honey softens the citrus while complementing the botanical character of gin.
What does a Bee's Knees taste like?
Bright and citrusy with floral honey sweetness and aromatic gin botanicals.
Tips for making a Bee's Knees
Use a well-dissolved honey syrup so it mixes easily when shaken. Fresh lemon juice is essential.
