A classic Bee's Knees is a simple 1920s Prohibition-era gin cocktail featuring 2 oz Gin, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz honey syrup (2:1 ratio of honey dissolved in hot water). Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass, garnished with a lemon twist.

Classic Bee's Knees Recipe

• 2 oz Gin (preferably a floral or citrus-forward gin)
• 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 oz Honey syrup (see instructions)
• Garnish: Lemon twist

Instructions

1. Make Honey Syrup: Mix 2 parts honey with 1 part hot water (e.g., 1 cup honey + 1/2 cup hot water) and stir until dissolved. Allow it to cool before using.
2. Combine: Add the gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup to a cocktail shaker.
3. Shake: Add ice to the shaker, cover, and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well-chilled.
4. Strain & Garnish: Strain into a chilled cocktail glass (coupe) and garnish with a lemon twist.