Bee's Knees Cocktail

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5

21 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1 Cocktail

  • Calories

    184 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Bee's Knees Cocktail

The Bee's Knees Cocktail is a classic gin drink that balances the botanicals of gin with fresh lemon juice and honey simple syrup. Shaken with ice and served straight up, it offers a refreshing and slightly sweet citrus flavor, garnished with a lemon twist that adds aroma and a decorative touch.

Description

This cocktail combines two ounces of gin with freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey simple syrup to create a light and bright drink. The honey syrup smooths the tartness of the lemon while complementing the gin's herbal notes. Shaking the ingredients with ice chills and dilutes the cocktail slightly, integrating the flavors fully. Straining into a chilled cocktail glass results in a clear, crisp beverage.

The lemon twist garnish enhances the drink's fragrance and presentation. This simple, elegant cocktail works well as an aperitif or refreshing option for various occasions.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 ounces gin
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice fresh
  • 1/2 ounce honey simple syrup instructions in "FAQs & Tips"
  • lemon for garnish, twist

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake.
  2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  3. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 10.6g (4%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 33.8mg (1%) Sugar 9.2g (18%) Vitamin C 17.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 184kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 10.6g 4%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 33.8mg 1%
Sugar 9.2g 18%
Vitamin C 17.6mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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