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Bee's Knees

Classic Bee's Knees Cocktail on Jennifer Cooks

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Learn how to make a classic Bee’s Knees cocktail using gin, honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice. This prohibition-era cocktail is simple yet elegant, garnished with a lemon twist, perfect for happy hour.

Ingredients

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Honey Syrup:

Instructions

  1. Combine the gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake until thoroughly chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass, then garnish with a lemon twist.

Honey Syrup:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine honey and water over medium heat.
  2. Stir gently until the honey fully dissolves.
  3. Remove from heat, let it cool, and then transfer the syrup to an airtight container.
  4. Store in the refrigerator for up to one month.

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