What ingredients do I need for Bee's Knees?

To make Bee's Knees, you need: 1 Lemon Peel, 1 ¾ oz Gin, ¾ oz Orange Juice, ¾ oz Lemon Juice, 2 teaspoon Honey Syrup.

How do I make Bee's Knees?

Stir honey with lemon and orange juices until it dissolves. Add gin and shake with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Optionally garnish with a lemon or orange zest.

What glass should I use for Bee's Knees?

Bee's Knees is traditionally served in a Martini Glass.

Is Bee's Knees an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Bee's Knees is an alcoholic cocktail.

How many calories are in Bee's Knees?

Bee's Knees contains approximately 175 calories per serving.

Bee's Knees

Name: Bee's Knees
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 Lemon Peel; 1 ¾ oz Gin; ¾ oz Orange Juice; ¾ oz Lemon Juice; 2 teaspoon Honey Syrup

Dry gin shaken with honey syrup and both lemon and orange juice. A Prohibition-era charmer originally built to soften bathtub gin — now it just tastes like sunshine.

15% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

175 Cal

Calories

Serving

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Lemon Peel(optional)· not in your bar1
Gin· not in your bar1 ¾ oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
Orange Juice· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Pineapple Juice — more tropical
Lemon Juice· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener
Honey Syrup· not in your bar2 teaspoon
Or swap: Agave Syrup — milder, Simple Syrup — neutral sweetness