Bee's Knees
The Bee’s Knees is thought to have been created during the Prohibition era, when something called bathtub gin (yes, it was what it sounds like!) was all the rage — which was probably incredibly harsh. So, they added lots of honey to mellow out the intenseness. Nowadays it’s a commonly known cocktail that you can probably order anywhere. It’s pungent, yet pleasant.
Ingredients:
½ oz honey syrup
1 oz lemon juice
2 oz gin
garnish: lemon twist
Directions:
Combine honey syrup, lemon juice, and gin into a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously for approximately thirty seconds, until chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
HONEY SYRUP
Ingredients:
½ cup honey
½ cup water
Directions:
Combine honey and water into a medium sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Once honey is dissolved and the syrup is even, remove from heat. Once cooled, transfer syrup into an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for about 1 month.