Gin · Modern · IBA official recipe
Bee's Knees
A sweet and tangy gin cocktail.
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Technique
- Shaken
- Strength
- 15.6% ABV (estimated)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- 5 min
The Bee's Knees is a delightful prohibition-era cocktail that combines gin with the sweetness of honey and the brightness of lemon. Its golden hue and refreshing taste make it an excellent choice for a sunny day or evening.
Ingredients
Method
Combine the honey syrup, lemon juice, and orange juice in a shaker.
Honey Syrup 10 ml0.3 oz1 cl Lemon Juice 22.5 ml¾ oz2.25 cl Orange Juice 22.5 ml¾ oz2.25 clAdd the gin and fill the shaker with ice.
Gin 52.5 ml1¾ oz5.25 clShake the mixture well until chilled.
Strain the drink into a chilled martini glass.
Finish with a lemon or orange zest if desired.
Garnish: Optionally garnish with a lemon or orange zest
The story
The Bee's Knees cocktail dates back to the Prohibition era of the 1920s, when bartenders created drinks to mask the taste of poorly made spirits. The name 'Bee's Knees' was slang for something that was excellent or the best, reflecting the cocktail's delightful flavor profile. Its use of honey served as a natural sweetener to enhance the drink.
As commonly told; not independently verified.
