Sour

Bee's Knees

Served in a coupe glass · ~203 cal

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Bee's Knees

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Gin
  • 22.5 ml Lemon juice
  • 22.5 ml Honey syrup
  • Garnish Lemon twist

Preparation

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.

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.

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Seen in

  • The Great Gatsby 2013

    The cocktail's Prohibition-era origins perfectly match Gatsby's extravagant 1920s parties.

  • Lawless 2012

    Prohibition-era bootleggers serve honey-sweetened cocktails to mask bathtub gin.