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    Home » Recent Posts » Cocktail Recipes

    Bee's Knees Gin Cocktail (Video)

    Published: Sep 1, 2020 · Updated: Mar 21, 2022 by Katy McAvoy

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    Bee's Knees

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    This classic gin cocktail is a crisp blend of tart and sweet. It pairs well with rich appetizers or a hot summer day. Three ingredients make a Bee's Knees simple and perfectly refreshing.

    Bee's Knees

    What You Need

    • Gin (I love New Holland Knickerbocker)
    • Honey syrup
    • Lemons

    How to Make a Bee's Knees

    Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

    Shake it up and strain into a glass.

    Enjoy!

    Tips on Bee's Knees

    Can I use bottled lemon juice?

    There are only 3 ingredients, including fresh juice, so using fresh lemon juice is important on this one. Squeezing 1 lemon should give you more than enough juice for this cocktail.

    What gin should I use?

    Pick your favorite gin for this one. If you're new to gin, try a more neutral flavored gin like Beefeater or Aviation. My favorite in this cocktail is New Holland's Knickerbocker Gin, made right here in West Michigan. New Holland also makes a Blueberry Gin that creates a delicious variation for this cocktail.

    How do I make honey syrup?

    I have directions for you over on my Cocktail Syrups page! Be sure to make your honey syrup ahead of time so it has time to chill before you make your cocktail.

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    Three ingredients make a classic Bee's Knees simple, and perfectly refreshing.

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Total Time: 5 min
    • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
    • Category: Cocktails
    • Method: Cocktail Shaker
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 2 oz gin
    • 1 oz honey syrup
    • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice

    Instructions

    Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

    Shake it up and strain into a glass.

    Enjoy!

    Keywords: lemon, honey, classic cocktail, bee's knees, gin drink, drinks, homemade happy hour, gin

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    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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