The Bee's Knees is a classic Prohibition-era cocktail with a delightful balance of sweet, tart, and botanical flavors. Made with gin, lemon juice, and honey, it's refreshingly simple.
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Total Time2 minutesmins
Course: adult beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bees Knees Cocktail, gin cocktail
Servings: 1
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5
Equipment
1 cocktail shaker
Ingredients
½ouncehoney syrupsee step 1
1ouncelemon juiceabout ½ medium lemon
2ouncesgin
Lemon twistfor garnish
Instructions
To make the honey syrup:
Combine equal parts honey and water in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan. Warm in the microwave for 30 seconds or over the stovetop until the honey is completely dissolved in the water.
Remove a length of zest from a lemon for your lemon twist. Wrap it around a straw or chopstick and freeze for 5 minutes.
To Make the Cocktail
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Pour the honey syrup, lemon juice and gin over the ice. Replace the lid tightly and shake vigorously until the mixture is icy cold, about 30 seconds. Pour the drink into a coupe or martini glass.
Add the lemon twist to the drink and serve immediately.