Timeless Classic

Bee's Knees

Golden wildflower honey rounding crisp juniper gin and bright fresh lemon.

Gin Shaken Served up 3 min · 22% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Expressed lemon twist

London Dry Gin 60 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
Runny Honey Syrup (2:1 honey to warm water) 20 ml

Preparation

Stir two parts raw honey with one part warm water so it pours smoothly without freezing onto the ice.
Shake gin, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup hard with ice for 12 seconds.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe and finish with a lemon twist.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Pure pantry gold—just dissolve pure kitchen honey in a teaspoon of hot tap water before adding gin, lemon, and ice.

Gin 60 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
Pure Kitchen Honey 15 ml
Hot Tap Water (to loosen honey) 7.5 ml

At-Home Steps

Stir honey and hot tap water in the base of a jar until liquid, then add gin, lemon juice, and ice.
Shake briskly for 12 seconds.
Strain into a chilled glass and twist a strip of lemon peel on top.

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How do you make Bee's Knees at home with everyday ingredients?

Pure pantry gold—just dissolve pure kitchen honey in a teaspoon of hot tap water before adding gin, lemon, and ice. Ingredients: 60 ml Gin, 22.5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 15 ml Pure Kitchen Honey, 7.5 ml Hot Tap Water (to loosen honey). Steps: Stir honey and hot tap water in the base of a jar until liquid, then add gin, lemon juice, and ice. Shake briskly for 12 seconds. Strain into a chilled glass and twist a strip of lemon peel on top.

What is the full craft bar specification for Bee's Knees?

Bee's Knees (Gin, 22% ABV) is prepared shaken with served up and garnished with expressed lemon twist. Ingredients: 60 ml (2 oz) London Dry Gin, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lemon Juice, 20 ml (2/3 oz) Runny Honey Syrup (2:1 honey to warm water).