Bees Knees Cocktail Recipe
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.
Servings: 1
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- ½ ounce honey syrup see step 1
- 1 ounce lemon juice about ½ medium lemon
- 2 ounces gin
- Lemon twist for 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg