Bee’s Knees
Another Prohibition-era cocktail, the Bee’s Knees is quite delicious. The expression “the bee’s knees”means being the best. It is a sour-style drink, meaning it contains spirit, sweet, and citrus. Honey makes a wonderful ingredient in cocktails.
Equipment
- Martini glass
- Shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Gin
- 3/4 ounce Lemon Juice
- 3/4 ounce Honey Syrup
- Lemon Twist
Instructions
- Add the gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup to the shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until very cold, about 15 seconds.
- Strain into the chilled glass. Hold the twist lengthwise just over the glass in the thumb and index finger of each hand and gently fold to express the oils from the peel.
- Rub the twist on the rim of the glass and discard the twist
Notes
Honey comes in many varieties. We encourage you to explore different types of honey and be sure to taste your drink before serving to others because sweetness levels vary.