Bee's Knees Recipe
Written by Made with gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup, this zesty drink is a straightforward yet sophisticated choice for any occasion.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 179
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz honey syrup
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Strainer
- Coupe Glass
Instructions
- Chill Glass: Place your coupe glass in the freezer to chill.
- Add Gin: Pour 2 oz Gin into the shaker.
- Add Lemon Juice: Measure and pour ¾ oz fresh lemon juice into the shaker.
- Add Honey Syrup: Add ½ oz honey syrup to the mix.
- Prep Shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake Well: Shake the ingredients vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain: Strain the cocktail into your chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish: Add a lemon twist for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: Vodka makes a decent substitute if you're out of gin. It won't have the botanical notes, but it'll do the job. I've also used a gin-infused herbal tea for a unique twist.
- Lemon Juice: In a pinch, lime juice can replace lemon juice. It changes the flavor profile but still tastes great.
- Honey Syrup: Agave syrup works well if you're out of honey. It's a bit sweeter, so you might want to use less.
Making a Pitcher of Bee's Knees:
- Scale: To serve 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That's 16 oz of gin, 6 oz of lemon juice, and 4 oz of honey syrup.
- Mix: Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher and stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled glasses, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute; they mimic the botanicals well.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes and follow the original steps for non-alcoholic Bee's Knees.
Making it Vegan:
- Honey Syrup Substitute: Use agave or maple syrup instead of honey to make your Bee's Knees vegan-friendly.