Bourbon Bee’s Knees

The Bee’s Kees is a Prohibition-era cocktail featuring gin, lemon juice and honey. The unique name is a convention of the time: The phrase “bee’s knees” was popular slang used to call something excellent or outstanding

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 ounces gin
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 ounce Boiteau Bourbon Honey
  • Garnish: lemon twist

Method

  1. Add gin, lemon juice and honey syrup into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.

  2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  3. Garnish with a lemon twist.