Bee's Knees
Discover the Bee's Knees, a simple but delicious Prohibition-era cocktail with gin, lemon, and honey.
Strengthmedium
GlassCoupe
BaseGin
GarnishLemon peel
Description
The "Bee's Knees" is a classic cocktail from the American Prohibition era of the 1920s. The name is a slang term from that era meaning "the best." The drink is essentially a Gin Sour where the simple syrup is replaced with honey syrup. This simple change has a significant impact: the honey gives the drink a rich, floral sweetness and a velvety texture that harmonizes wonderfully with the acidity of the lemon and the botanicals of the gin.
Preparation
- Pre-chill a coupe glass with ice.
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until the shaker is ice-cold.
- Strain the contents through a fine sieve into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with a lemon peel.
