How to Make a Bee's Knees - Cocktail Recipe


Bee's Knees
The Bee's Knees is a prohibition era cocktail featuring gin, lemon juice and honey syrup, with a dash of orange juice in some variations. Although often cited as being an American cocktail, it was created by in France in 1921 by Frank Meier, the Austrian head bartender at the Ritz in Paris. 

To make a Bee's Knees you will need the following equipment:
  • Shaker​ & Strainer​
  • ​Spirits Measure​

Recipe: Ingredients & Garnish

Ingredients - The Gin Guide Bramble
  • Gin (50ml / 1.7oz)
  • Lemon Juice (20ml / 0.7oz)
  • Honey Syrup* (15ml / 0.5oz)
  • Optional: Orange Juice (10ml / 0.3oz)
  • Lemon Peel to garnish
  • ​Ice Cubes (for shaking)
*You can make your own honey syrup by warming and mixing honey and water with a 3:1 ratio.

Method: How to Make a Bee's Knees

  • 1. Add 50ml gin, 20ml lemon juice and 15ml honey syrup (and optional 10ml orange juice) to a shaker with ice.
  • 2. Shake until cold and strain into a glass.
  • 3. Garnish with lemon peel. 

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Which Gins are Best for a Bee's Knees?

It is always worthwhile experimenting with different gins to find your perfect combination in a Bee's Knees, but here are some options that are great starting points and well worth trying - each with links to our review and affiliate links to buy them via popular retailers or direct from the producer. Let us know your favourites on Instagram or via email.
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