Classic

Bee's Knees

Name: Bee's Knees
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Gin; 22.5 ml Lemon juice; 22.5 ml Honey syrup

Served in a coupe glass

Ingredients

60 ml Gin
22.5 ml Lemon juice
22.5 ml Honey syrup

Preparation

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Garnish

Lemon twist

Origin story

The Bee's Knees cocktail dates back to the Prohibition era, when it was created as a way to mask the harsh flavors of bathtub gin. Its sweet and citrusy profile made it a popular choice during that time.