Bee’s Knees recipe
Dry gin shaken with lemon juice, orange juice and honey, then strained into a cocktail glass and finished with a twist of lemon.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 5 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Bee’s Knees?
Gin
Gin is a distilled alcohol drink made from Juniper Berries and is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world.
Its popularity is growing year on year, with sales in the UK rising beyond £3 billion per year.
For Gin, we recommend:
Orange Juice
Orange Juice is an essential ingredient for most bars and fridges all around the world. Why? It mixes well with virtually any form of alcohol.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Vodka? Absolutely.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Tequila? Naturally.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Rum? Sure, why not?
And the list doesn’t end there.
For Orange Juice, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make a Bee’s Knees?
Jigger
It’s important to get the mix of any cocktail right. The measurements are set for a reason – to specify a tried, tested, and tasty drink.
A jigger is going to help you get those perfect measurements – after all, it is what the pros use.
For a jigger, we recommend:
Mixing Glass
If you have a cocktail recipe that calls for the mix to be stirred, rather than shaken, then a Mixing Glass is the way to go.
Why? Because it’s easier to stir and pour the mix, by design. Also, it’s cooler.
For a Mixing Glass, we recommend:
Bar Spoon
Bar Spoons are great for cocktails you’re supposed to stir, rather than shake in a cocktail shaker.
Sure, you can probably use any spoon to stir your drink but these bar spoons are the real deal. It’s the proper equipment to get the job right.
- They’re long enough to get to the bottom of any cocktail to allow you to properly stir.
- They have a twist spiral design that allows for a better grip.
- They’re made out of stainless steel, so they’re durable, corrosion resistant, and easy to clean.
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
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Recipe card
Bee’s Knees
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Use a jigger to measure the orange juice and lemon juice into a mixing glass.
- Add the honey.
- Gently stir with a bar spoon until the honey has dissolved.
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Use a jigger to measure the gin into the shaker.
- Add the juice mix to the shaker.
- Shake well until cold to the touch.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon.
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Bee’s Knees FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Bee’s Knees?
To make a Bee’s Knees, you need 60ml / 2oz dry gin, 22.5ml / 0.7oz lemon juice, 22.5ml / 0.7oz orange juice and 2 teaspoons honey, plus lemon or orange twist or wedge to garnish. There’s more about gin and orange juice above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Bee’s Knees?
You’ll need a jigger, a mixing glass, a bar spoon, a cocktail shaker and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Bee’s Knees?
The only alcohol in a Bee’s Knees is dry gin: 60ml / 2oz.
Is a Bee’s Knees shaken or stirred?
A Bee’s Knees is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Bee’s Knees without a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is best, but a clean jam jar with a tight lid works too. Add ice and the ingredients, screw the lid on and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then strain it into your glass through a small sieve.
What glass is a Bee’s Knees served in?
Serve a Bee’s Knees in a cocktail glass.
How do you garnish a Bee’s Knees?
Garnish a Bee’s Knees with a twist of lemon.
How do I make a Bee’s Knees for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 240ml dry gin, 90ml lemon juice, 90ml orange juice and 8 teaspoons honey. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
