Bees Knees

A Prohibition-era gin sour sweetened with honey for a silky texture

ginEasy~22% ABV

MethodShakeGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishlemon peel

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

2 ozgin
¾ ozfresh lemon juice
¾ ozhoney syrup(2:1 honey to water)
lemon peelgarnish

Tools

citrus juicerjiggershakerstrainer

Instructions

1Combine gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a shaker.
2Fill with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
3Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
4Express a lemon peel over the drink and drop it in.

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History & Origin

This 1920s speakeasy drink used honey to mask the harsh taste of bathtub gin. The craft revival embraced it as a template for showcasing quality gin with artisanal honey.

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