Bee's Knees

A shaken cocktail made with Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Honey Syrup, served in a coupe glass.

• Shaken
• Coupe
• Up
• Gin
• #29 most essential

Ingredients

• 2 ozGin
• ¾ ozFresh Lemon Juice
• ¾ ozHoney Syrup
• GarnishLemon Zest or Orange Zest

How to make a Bee's Knees

1. Add 2 oz Gin, ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice, ¾ oz Honey Syrup to a cocktail shaker.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the tin is frosted and well chilled.
3. Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
4. Garnish with lemon zest or orange zest.

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