Bee's Knees
The Bee's Knees is a Prohibition-era cocktail that combines the sweetness of honey with the tang of fresh lemon juice, all smoothed out by the rich flavor of gin. It's a classic cocktail that's both refreshing and delightfully complex.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger
- chilled cocktail glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz Honey syrup (equal parts honey and water)
- Lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Notes
To make honey syrup, combine equal parts honey and warm water and stir until the honey dissolves completely. The Bee's Knees can also be adapted for modern tastes by adding a sprig of fresh thyme or a dash of lavender bitters to the shaker before shaking.