Bee's Knees
Bee's Knees is a citrus, honey and sour cocktail made with Gin, with moderate flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 60 ml gin (London Dry)
- 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- 22.5 ml honey syrup
- Ice
- Lemon peel
Method
- If you don't have the syrup yet, dilute honey in warm water (1:1) and let it cool.
- In a shaker with ice, shake the gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup (~15 s).
- Fine strain into a chilled coupe, no ice.
- Garnish with lemon peel.
FAQ
What is in a Bee's Knees?
A Bee's Knees is made with 60 ml gin (London Dry), 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 22.5 ml honey syrup, Ice and Lemon peel.
When should you serve a Bee's Knees?
A Bee's Knees fits a party and a classic.
What is the bartender tip for a Bee's Knees?
Three ingredients: it's the gin cousin of the Gold Rush. A London Dry lets the juniper show; a more floral gin disappears under the honey. The 1:1 syrup (honey + warm water, not boiled) won't seize on ice — straight honey hardens. The IBA version also adds orange juice; this recipe follows the Prohibition version (gin, lemon, and honey) from the video. Chilled coupe, no ice in the glass.