Bee's Knees
A gin cocktail made with honey syrup and lemon juice. It is mildly tart, sweet, and low in alcohol at about 14% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Bee's Knees
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Volume176 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)61 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar16 g (9.4%)4 sugar cubes
Acidity0.77%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Frank Meier, “The Artistry of Mixing Drinks” (1937)
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Bee's Knees