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Bee's Knees Cocktail

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"The original purpose of honey in this simple Prohibition Era cocktail was to mask the smell of the bathtub gin. Now you can enjoy it without having to hide a thing." — Allrecipes

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2 fluid ounces gin
1/2 fluid ounce lemon juice

3/4 fluid ounce honey syrup
1 cup ice cubes

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Directions

Combine gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, cover and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

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PREP 5 mins
READY IN 5 mins

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Editor's Note:
May substitute honey for honey syrup, though the honey will often form a ball in the middle of the shaker. Avoid this by combining three parts honey to one part hot water, stirring until completely mixed, then continuing with recipe.

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LOVE Bee's Knees! I had it in a 1920s throwback bar in Boston and fell in love. Thanks for the recipe! It tasted exactly right! The honey syrup is easy to make, make sure you mix it up until the honey dissolves. I made the mistake of thinking I could just squeeze honey in with the gin, but it made a goopy ball. Delicious recipe!

—Randi Whitley

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Nutrition

Calories
213 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
18.5 g
6%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
0.1 g
< 1%

Sodium
9 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Bee's Knees Cocktail

Serving Size: 1/1 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 213
Calories from Fat: 0

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0 %
Saturated Fat 0g 0 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 9mg < 1 %
Potassium 32mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 18.5g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 0.1g < 1 %
** Sugars 17.5g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 12 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron < 1 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin < 1 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 1 %
Folate 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.