Bee's Knees Cocktail
The classic Prohibition-era gin sour, sweetened with honey syrup instead of sugar.
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The Bee's Knees is a three-ingredient gin sour that leans on honey syrup for body and a soft floral edge. Shake it cold and strain it up.
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Bee's Knees
A bright Prohibition-era gin sour with honey and lemon.
Prep:5m
0Serves:1
Beginner
🍯 Recommended Honey: Wildflower or Orange Blossom
📋 Ingredients(4)
- 2 ozGin
- 3/4 ozLemon juice
- 1/2 ozHoney syrup
- 1Lemon twist
🔧 Instructions(3 steps)
- 1
Add the gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup to a shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard until well-chilled, about 15 seconds.
- 3
Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a lemon twist.
📊 Nutrition Information (per serving)
180 kcal
Calories
9gg
Carbs
0gg
Protein
0gg
Fat
No honey syrup on hand? Make it first — raw honey won't mix into a cold shaker.
