Bee's Knees Cocktail a refreshing way to celebrate summer

Bee's Knees cocktail is a bright and flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion!

The Bee's Knees is a classic Prohibition-era cocktail that combines gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup.

It's a simple yet refreshing drink that balances the tartness of lemon with the sweetness of honey, complemented by the herbal and floral notes of gin.

The name "Bee's Knees" is a slang term from the 1920s meaning "the best" or "excellent," which perfectly describes the delightful combination of flavors in this cocktail.



To make a Bee's Knees cocktail, you'll need the following ingredients:

• 2 ounces of gin
• 3/4 ounce of fresh lemon juice (about one lemon)
• 1/2 ounce of honey syrup (made by mixing equal parts honey and hot water until the honey dissolves, then chill until ready to use)

Instructions:

1. Add the gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake well until the mixture is chilled and well combined.
3. Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist or a slice of lemon, a sprig of fresh lavender, rosemary, or mint, edible flowers, or a skewer of blackberries or blueberries.

Variations

• For an alcohol-free version, replace the gin with an herbal tea (lemon or lemon-ginger) or use a non-alcoholic gin alternative.Substitute gin with a crisp white wine
• Substitute gin with bourbon
• Use grapefruit juice and bourbon instead of gin and lemon
• Spicy: use hot honey (spicy honey) instead of regular honey
• Muddle a few slices of jalapeno in the bottom of the shaker before adding other ingredients to give a zingy essence to the drink
• Like your drinks bubbly? Top your Bee's Knees with 1-1/2 ounces of chilled club soda.

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