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A bee's knees cocktail served in a coupe glass sitting on a counter.
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Bee's Knees Cocktail

The bee's knees cocktail is a beautifully balanced classic drink made with just three simple ingredients.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 cocktails
Author Tiffany

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Ice Cubes
  • 1 ounce Honey Simple Syrup
  • 2 ounces Lemon Juice
  • 4 ounces Gin
  • Sage Leaves for garnish
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
    Ice Cubes
  • Add the honey syrup, lemon juice and gin to the cocktail shaker. Shake for 30 seconds.
    1 ounce Honey Simple Syrup, 2 ounces Lemon Juice, 4 ounces Gin
  • Divide the cocktail between two chilled coupe glasses and garnish with fresh sage leaves.
    Sage Leaves

Notes

PITCHER VARIATION:
  • 2 cups gin
  • 1 cup honey syrup
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Ice
  • Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions:
  1. In a pitcher, combine 2 cups of gin, 1 cup of honey syrup, and 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Stir well with a stirring spoon to combine.
  2. Add ice to the pitcher, filling it about halfway full.
  3. Stir the mixture well again to chill the drink and dilute it slightly.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg