Modern Classic

Bees Knees (Bourbon)

Name: Bees Knees (Bourbon)
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Bourbon; 22.5 ml Lemon juice; 22.5 ml Honey syrup; 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Served in an old-fashioned glass

Ingredients

60 ml Bourbon
22.5 ml Lemon juice
22.5 ml Honey syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters

Preparation

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.

Garnish

Lemon twist

Origin story

The Bees Knees cocktail, particularly in its bourbon variation, emerged in the Prohibition era, when honey was used to mask the harsh flavors of poorly made spirits. This modern classic has gained popularity for its balance of sweetness and acidity, appealing to contemporary tastes.