The Bees Knees
The Bees Knees is a Prohibition-era cocktail enjoyed any time of the year. Mix together your favourite gin, lemon juice and honey syrup, and serve with a lemon peel twist.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 oz honey simple syrup
Honey Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
Honey Simple Syrup
- In a small saucepan over medium heat add honey in water stirring until honey is dissolved. Let cool. Honey syrup will keep for up to 1 month in the refrigerator.
Cocktail
- Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into coupe or martini glass. Garnish with orange or lemon peel.