Bee's Knees
The Bee's Knees is a bright, refreshing cocktail that's surprisingly easy to make at home. With gin, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup, it's smooth, citrusy, and beautifully balanced.
I love how simple the Bee's Knees is while still feeling a little special. The combination of fresh lemon juice and honey softens the gin's sharp edge, creating a cocktail that's smooth, lightly sweet, and wonderfully refreshing. The honey adds a gentle floral sweetness that pairs beautifully with the gin's botanical notes.
Fresh lemon juice really makes a difference here. It gives the drink its bright citrus flavor and keeps everything tasting crisp and balanced. When shaken with gin and honey syrup, the result is a light, elegant cocktail that's easy to sip.
The Bee's Knees dates back to the Prohibition era and has remained a favorite ever since. Its simple ingredients and bright flavor make it a classic cocktail that's just as enjoyable today.
Bee's Knees
Ingredients
- 2 ounces London Dry gin or other botanical gin
- ¾ ounce lemon juice fresh is best!
- ½ ounce honey syrup see notes
- Lemon twist for garnish
Method
- Add a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker, then pour in the gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup.2 ounces London Dry gin, ¾ ounce lemon juice, ½ ounce honey syrup
- Shake until icy cold, then strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.Lemon twist
