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The Bee's Knees Cocktail
4.5 from 6 votes

The Bee's Knees Cocktail

Prohibition, bootlegging, and "The Great Gatsby." Learn about the 1920's and try a vintage cocktail recipe from the flapper period.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 262 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Honey Simple Syrup Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup water
The Bee's Knees Cocktail Ingredients
  • 1 ounce honey simple syrup 2 tbsp, see method below
  • 3/4 ounce gin ( 1 1/2 tbsp)
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 ounce orange juice 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed

Instructions

To Make Honey Simple Syrup
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  1. Combine water and honey in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, whisking often, till the mixture reaches a slow simmer and the honey is liquid and smooth. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
To Make Cocktail
  1. Combine 2 tbsp of the honey simple syrup (use less for a less sweet drink), gin, lemon juice and orange juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a small chilled cocktail glass and serve.
  2. Reserve remaining honey simple syrup for more cocktails. If left to stand longer than a few hours, the syrup will need to be re-simmered and recombined, then cooled again.

Notes

  • Adapted from "Boothby’s World Drinks and How to Mix Them" by William T. Boothby

Nutrition Information

Calories 262kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Sodium 24mg (1%) Sugar 56g (112%) Vitamin C 12.5mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 262

% Daily Value*

Calories 262kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Sodium 24mg 1%
Sugar 56g 112%
Vitamin C 12.5mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

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