Bee's Knees

Daiquiri/Classic Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Honey Bee's Knees cocktail containing Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Runny honey, Beefeater London Dry Gin in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
3.00 spoon Runny honey

Directions

In base of shaker stir honey with lemon until honey dissolves
Add gin to shaker
Add ice to shaker
Shake well
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with lemon zest twist

Cocktail Description

A vibrant revival of a Prohibition-era classic, the Bee's Knees transforms three simple ingredients into liquid gold in your glass.

This cocktail strikes a perfect balance between the botanical punch of London Dry gin, bright citrus from freshly squeezed lemon, and the floral sweetness of runny honey. The fine straining technique ensures a silky-smooth texture with a delicate froth that carries delightful aromatics to your nose before each sip. While straightforward to prepare, the critical technique lies in properly dissolving the honey with lemon juice before adding gin and ice—skip this step and you'll end up with stubborn honey stuck to the bottom of your shaker. The Bee's Knees makes an elegant aperitif for dinner parties or a sophisticated refresher on warm afternoons, especially when served in a properly chilled martini glass with a twisted lemon zest expressing its oils across the surface. Its bright flavor profile pairs wonderfully with light seafood dishes, soft cheeses, or fruit-based desserts that complement rather than compete with its subtle honey notes.