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Shaken · 1 serving

Pisco Bee's Knees

Leishla Maldonado's floral pisco sour sweetened with rich honey syrup and brightened by fresh lemon.

Short answer

Pisco Bee's Knees is a shaken cocktail made with pisco, lemon juice, honey syrup, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with 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

Pisco Bee's Knees ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Pisco Bee's Knees ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Pisco60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Honey Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist

Method

How to make Pisco Bee's Knees

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow strip of fresh lemon zest.

  2. 02

    Measure the pisco, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and honey syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the honeyed sour is thoroughly chilled and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no citrus pulp or small ice fragments enter the glass.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon oils over the surface, retain exactly the compact twist at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Pisco Bee's Knees taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Pisco Bee's Knees questions

What is in a Pisco Bee's Knees?

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

How long does a Pisco 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 Pisco 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 Pisco 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.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B139https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/39698/pisco-bees-knees · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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