This fabulous, 3 ingredient drink is the Bees Knees Cocktail Recipe, and it quite literally lives up to its name. Freshly squeezed lemon juice, a few drizzles of honey syrup and your favorite shot of gin are shaken, not stirred, into a ‘bee-utiful’ and ‘un-bee-lievable’ spring cocktail that will have you ‘buzzing’!
Reasons You’ll Love This
Simple Ingredients – All you need is your favorite gin, some honey syrup and a lemon. You might even have that in your kitchen already!
Vintage Drink – This classic drink was invented during the prohibition era, and has been around for a long time.
Refreshing & Strong – This minimalist drink will quench your thirst and give you a beautiful buzz!
Cute & Seasonal – A Bees Knees Cocktail would look perfect on your summer table.
This simplistic, refreshing cocktail is not only great for Instagram pictures but pairs perfectly with your spring hors d’oeuvres and appetizers! Topped with a garnish of lemon peel, this drink looks like you ordered it from a super fancy bar or restaurant.
Ingredient Info
- Gin – I recommend using your favorite brand of gin. I used the Four Peel brand. If you don’t have any gin, the closest substitute would be vodka. Also, feel free to use any flavored liquors that you think would pair well with lemon & honey.
- Lemon – I think freshly squeezed lemon juice is best for this Bees Knees cocktail. You’ll also want to have some lemons on hand for the optional garnish of a lemon peel. If all you have is bottled lemon juice that works as well.
- Honey Syrup – Any brand of honey syrup will work for this recipe. If you don’t have honey syrup, you can make your own, or substitute for a simple syrup instead.
Step by Step Instructions
- To a shaker, add ice. Pour the gin, honey syrup and lemon juice over the ice. Shake for 1-2 minutes, or until chilled.
- Strain the drink into a chilled glass. Serve with a garnish of lemon peel and enjoy!
Tips & Advice
How to Peel a Lemon Garnish
If you’re handy with a pairing knife, you can just slice an even strip of lemon peel and twist it into a spiral, or slide the knife as you rotate the lemon in your hands to create a natural spiral shape. (Be careful!) If you’re not confident doing this with a knife, you can use vegetable peeler instead.
Equipment
For this simple recipe, all you’ll need is a cocktail shaker, and a glass to serve it in!
FAQs
Yes absolutely! Vodka would be the closest substitute for gin in this cocktail.
I don’t recommend doing this, the honey will clump up in the cocktail when cold. Instead, you can sub simple syrup for honey syrup, or make your own honey syrup.
Serves Well With
Serve this Bees Knees CocktailRecipe with some handheld desserts, or appetizers for the spring. Check out some of these amazing recommendations below!
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Bees Knees Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 3/4 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup
- lemon peel garnish (optional)
Instructions
- To a shaker, add ice. Pour the gin, honey and lemon juice over the ice. Shake for 1-2 minutes, or until chilled.
- Strain the drink into a chilled glass. Serve with a garnish of lemon peel and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
Meet Christi, Love From The Oven
I’m Christi I love sharing easy & delicious recipes that your family & friends will love. I’m a mom, baker, cookbook author and lover of sprinkles.
