Bee's Knees
Ingredients
5 cl | Gin |
2 cl | Honey syrup |
20 ml | Lemon juice |
20 ml | Orange Juice |
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Details
Flavor:
Base:
Gin
Decoration:
Orange twist
Glass:
Cocktail Coupe
Strength:
Preparation
Step 1:
Stir lemon juice and orange juice with the honey syrup in a shaker.
Step 2:
Add gin and ice cubes, then shake well.
Step 3:
Strain the drink into a cocktail coupe and garnish with an orange zest.
The Bee's Knees
The Bee's Knees is a classic cocktail that originated in the United States during the Prohibition era of the 1920s. Its name is derived from the colloquial expression "the bee's knees," which means "the best of the best." This drink was very popular during Prohibition because it helped to mask the poor taste of inferior alcohol. The Bee's Knees is traditionally made with Gin, Lemon juice, and Honey syrup. The Gin imparts its distinctive juniper note to the cocktail, while the Lemon juice provides a fruity acidity. The Honey syrup adds a touch of sweetness and rounds off the cocktail's flavor profile. The Bee's Knees is considered one of the simplest cocktails, yet it maintains a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity. Its popularity has not waned over the years, and it is still happily served in bars worldwide.