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Shaken · one serving

Bee's Knees

A carefully balanced shaken classic led by gin, with fresh lemon juice and honey syrup.

Short answer

Bee's Knees is a shaken cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup. A carefully balanced shaken classic led by gin, with fresh lemon juice and honey syrup. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bee's Knees ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Bee's Knees ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin60 ml6 cl2 oz2.7 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Honey Syrup22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part

Garnish: Lemon twist

Method

How to make Bee's Knees

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled coupe and prepare lemon twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml gin, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 22.5 ml honey syrup into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker two-thirds full with large, fresh ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosted.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled a chilled coupe.

  6. 06

    Add lemon twist neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Bee's Knees taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and sourness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Bee's Knees questions

What is in a Bee's Knees?

Kokto’s build uses gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup.

How long does a Bee's Knees take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Bee's Knees prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Bee's Knees alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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