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Bee's Knees
DRINKUP · BAR BOOK NO. 139
Bee's Knees

Bee's Knees

The Bee's Knees originated during the American Prohibition era, when honey and citrus were used to mask the taste of poor-quality moonshine. It is made by mixing dry gin, honey syrup, and citrus juice. The name comes from 1920s slang, meaning 'something very good'.

Flavor
The Bee's Knees cocktail perfectly blends the sweetness of honey with the freshness of citrus. The rich sweetness of honey balances the acidity of lemon and orange, while the botanical notes of dry gin add depth to the overall flavor.
Difficulty
Easy
Glassware
Cocktail Glass
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01
RECIPE

Ingredients

4 ingredients

01Dry Gin52.5ml
02Honey Syrup2茶匙
03Fresh Lemon Juice20ml
04Fresh Orange Juice20ml
02 · METHOD

Method

  1. 01

    Stir honey into the lemon juice and orange juice until dissolved

  2. 02

    Add gin and ice, then shake well

  3. 03

    Strain into a pre-chilled cocktail glass

03 · NOTES

Know your pour

What does it taste like?
The Bee's Knees cocktail perfectly blends the sweetness of honey with the freshness of citrus. The rich sweetness of honey balances the acidity of lemon and orange, while the botanical notes of dry gin add depth to the overall flavor.
Which glass should I use?
Cocktail Glass
Is it beginner-friendly?
Easy