CLASSIC · LONDON DRY GIN

Bee's Knees

Name: Bee's Knees
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 52.5 ml London Dry Gin; 22.5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice; 15 ml Fresh Orange Juice; 15 ml Honey Syrup; Lemon or Orange Zest Twist

The original Bee's Knees calls for lemon juice only - the addition of orange juice is a modern variation that softens the tartness and adds a subtle fruitiness.

Ingredients

London Dry Gin52.5 ml

Fresh Lemon Juice22.5 ml

Fresh Orange Juice15 ml

Honey Syrup15 ml

Lemon or Orange Zest Twist

Glassware

cocktail glass

Chilled.

Method

1
Add honey syrup and fresh lemon juice to a cocktail shaker and stir briefly to ensure the honey is fully incorporated.
2
Add gin and fill the shaker with ice.
3
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.
4
Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
5
Express a lemon or orange zest twist over the surface to release the oils, then place on the rim as garnish.

From the Bartender

The original Bee's Knees calls for lemon juice only - the addition of orange juice is a modern variation that softens the tartness and adds a subtle fruitiness. The honey syrup (typically 2:1 honey to water) should be made in advance and fully dissolved to ensure it integrates cleanly in the shaker.

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