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Here's How To Make A Bee's Knees Cocktail The Proper Way
A Prohibition Era cocktail made with Gin, fresh lemon juice, and honey. It is served shaken and chilled, often with a lemon twist. The name comes from prohibition-era slang meaning “the best.”
- More drinks with: Gin, honey, Lemon Juice
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Prep: 2 min
Total: 2 min
Yield: 1 drink
2 oz
(8 parts)
Gin
3/4 oz
(3 parts)
Lemon Juice
3/4 oz
(3 parts)
Honey
- Shake with ice and strain into a chilled large cocktail glass
- Garnish with lemon peel
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