The Bee’s Knees is a true Prohibition era cocktail, created at a time when honey was often used to mask the rough edges of illicitly produced spirits. Its name was 1920s slang for something outstanding, which gives you a sense of how it was received even then.
Built on gin, lemon, and honey, it is a variation on the classic sour but with a softer, more rounded character. The honey brings a depth that sugar cannot quite match, smoothing everything out while still keeping that essential freshness. It is simple, but it has a quiet elegance that has helped it endure.
Why Lush Life Loves It
I always think this is a lovely alternative to a standard sour. It feels softer and a little more considered, especially when the honey is just right.
Here is the recipe
Bee’s Knees
In the 1920's, anything fabulous was known as "the bee's knees." A play on words, this classic Gin Sour cocktail substitutes the sugar syrup for honey!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 3/4 ounce honey syrup 1:1 water to honey
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 76gSodium: 56mgSugar: 53g
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