| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.0% | SHAKE | MARTINI | 82ml |
What is Bee's Knees?
The Bee's Knees is a Prohibition-era classic cocktail made by shaking dry gin with honey syrup and lemon juice, with an ABV of approximately 17%.
Born during 1920s American Prohibition, this cocktail was created to mask the harsh taste of bootleg gin with honey.
"Bee's Knees" was 1920s slang for "the best," and the harmony of honey, lemon, and gin delivers a taste worthy of that name. It's an IBA official cocktail.
Bee's Knees ABV
Bee's Knees has an ABV of approximately 17%, placing it in the middle range for cocktails.
Dry gin (40%) at 52.5ml combined with honey syrup and lemon juice creates roughly 17%.
Similar to Espresso Martini (17%) and Gold Rush (18%). Honey's smooth texture wraps gin's botanicals beautifully.
Bee's Knees Ingredients
- 52.5ml - Dry Gin
- 22.5ml - Honey Syrup
- 22.5ml - Lemon Juice
Bee's Knees Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add 52.5ml dry gin, 22.5ml honey syrup, and 22.5ml lemon juice.
- Shake vigorously until well combined.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist or honey-dipped lemon wedge for a beautiful presentation. Using lavender honey enhances the floral notes.
Bee's Knees Taste
Bee's Knees opens with honey's smooth, sweet flavors and lemon's bright acidity in harmony.
Dry gin's juniper and botanical notes then emerge subtly, with honey's unique floral nuances finishing everything elegantly. Sweet yet sophisticated is characteristic.
Recommended for those wanting sweet gin-based cocktails, or looking to explore classic cocktails.
Bee's Knees History
The Bee's Knees was born during 1920s American Prohibition. Illegally made "Bathtub Gin" was low quality with harsh flavors, so honey and lemon were added to mask it.
"Bee's Knees" was 1920s Jazz Age slang meaning "the best" or "excellent" - similar to "Cat's Meow" or "Cat's Pajamas" from the same era.
First recorded in famous Parisian bartender Frank Meier's 1936 book "The Artistry of Mixing Drinks." It regained popularity with the 2000s classic cocktail revival and is now an IBA official cocktail.
