Bee's Knees recipe
Prohibition-era classic of gin, lemon and honey, served straight up in a small coupe.
Ingredients
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Preparation
- Pour the gin, lemon juice and honey syrup into a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously.
- Strain into a chilled small coupe.
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Frequently asked questions
What else is Bee's Knees called?
The Bee's Knees cocktail is also known as bee's knees, bees knees, gin honey lemon, honey cocktail.
Which glass should Bee's Knees be served in?
It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Small coupe.
What is the volume of Bee's Knees?
The volume of the Bee's Knees cocktail is 9 cl.
What is the alcohol content of Bee's Knees?
The alcohol content of the Bee's Knees recipe is 20.8%.
How many calories are in Bee's Knees?
The calories of the Bee's Knees cocktail are estimated at 1049 calories.
What colour is Bee's Knees?
The Bee's Knees cocktail is Yellow in colour.
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Florian Bouché
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Updated on 17/10/2026
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