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Bee's Knees
The combination of honey and lemon suggests flu relief but don't wait for an ailment before trying this soothing concoction. The beneficial addition...
Florian Ruf
17th April at 14:44
After a long time on my WishList I made this cocktail ( one of the first cocktails, I made years ago). in contrary to the fabulous story of its origin it is in my opinion a good way to present an interesting gin, in my case The Botanist.
17th January at 18:01
I swapped out the orange juice for Curaçao as others have mentioned, and it added just enough sweetness and a little bit of depth. I also made my honey syrup with orange blossom honey, added a subtle orangey floral boost which worked fantastically.
9th June 2024 at 02:48
Like it. But with the lemon honey mix that left after that recipe, i decide to not throw away the good honey. So i was thinking aged tequila instead of gin! And it revealed itself very convincing!
Honey and tequila make a great combination!
Honey and tequila make a great combination!
27th May 2024 at 03:49
One of my favorites. I omit the orange juice, but add 4-8 drops (depending on my mood) of lavender bitters. Delicious.
25th May 2024 at 18:25
I made this for my wife; she thought it was lovely!
19th May 2024 at 01:18
My friend said she doesn’t like gin, after this cocktail her opinion has turned 180*
Bright citrusy flavours accompanied by the herbal character of the gin is an undefeated combination.
Bright citrusy flavours accompanied by the herbal character of the gin is an undefeated combination.
16th May 2024 at 19:44
I was wiki-walking through everyday phrases, went down the Bee's Knees route and happily ended at this link about the cocktail.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee%27s_knees
It suggests that Barr Hill Gin have instituted a Bee's Knees Week which is the biggest Sustainability week in the spirits industry - I don't know if that's true. But part of my day job is about Sustainability, and I love gin, so I'll climb on board.
BHG includes honey, and so does Silent Pool, so that's my first swap-out.
I don't have orange juice, so that's gone, for now.
But gin, honey, lemon juice, that sounds like a plan. Might downplay the lemon a little based on others' comments.
Verdict:
Not at all disappointed with this.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee%27s_knees
It suggests that Barr Hill Gin have instituted a Bee's Knees Week which is the biggest Sustainability week in the spirits industry - I don't know if that's true. But part of my day job is about Sustainability, and I love gin, so I'll climb on board.
BHG includes honey, and so does Silent Pool, so that's my first swap-out.
I don't have orange juice, so that's gone, for now.
But gin, honey, lemon juice, that sounds like a plan. Might downplay the lemon a little based on others' comments.
Verdict:
Not at all disappointed with this.
20th March 2024 at 20:26
Used 5ml of curacao and it's outstanding.
17th August 2023 at 00:22
Swap honey syrup for Saint Germaine. Divine.
1st May at 18:08
I use equal parts St. Germaine, honey, and lemon and it's one of the most popular drinks I serve.
30th April 2023 at 11:11
I tried to use it to mask a poor quality gin and thought it unsuccessful. My wife thought it was decent though.
9th April 2023 at 02:32
I really like the version with OJ. Was out of oranges and subbed Curaçao. Thought it was exceptional.
6th April 2023 at 11:57
I like it, but I omit the orange juice.
28th March 2023 at 08:37
I am actually in preference for the standard version. The honey and orange combine in a palatable way, but nothing even close to spectacular. The Blooded Knees however... now that is a stunning drink.
19th January 2023 at 01:32
Very citrus forward with a hint of the honey. The gin adds some light herbal flavours which enhance the citrus. Not overly sweet. Very pleasant.
18th January 2023 at 04:53
meh. didnt have honey syrup. added a bunch of honey and it wanst quite sweet. got tired and added 20 ml light agave syrup. delicious but prob not as per the drink ! xD
1st January 2023 at 19:58
This was a real crowd pleaser at a recent get together. Definitely recommend. (Also made Beelzebubs which went down well too)
28th October 2022 at 23:31
I made one with chamomile infused gin, in the spirit of Audrey Saunders MarTEAni, and it was exactly what I was hoping for.
23rd July 2022 at 23:50
This is a very citrus dominant drink. Starts with a nice mild sweetness from the honey but then finishes with a nice citrus acidity. A nice complexity to it. If you like drinks that lean towards the slightly sour side, this is a nice one.
20th February 2022 at 12:27
Surprisingly complex in taste, especially considering its simplicity.
Smooth, warm and rich honey with the "coolish" herbal-ness of the gin results in a really great and extremely yummy cocktail.
Smooth, warm and rich honey with the "coolish" herbal-ness of the gin results in a really great and extremely yummy cocktail.
26th September 2021 at 06:40
Simple and good one. I am wondering, is it ok to use giffard honey syrup ? I kinda suck in homemade syrup
26th September 2021 at 07:40
You could use honey=flavoured sugar syrup but would be a shame.
7th August 2021 at 07:54
Loved it! Added a dash of lemonade for those who don’t like strong drinks
16th February 2021 at 19:37
I appreciate the inclusion of “how to make without honey syrup”, however I’m confused at using 4 spoons (20 ml, right?) of honey in place of 15 ml honey syrup (which I’m assuming is less sweet than plain honey)
17th February 2021 at 19:42
Unless you are very patient, due to the gloopiness of honey, unless heaped, 4 spoons of honey equals a lot less than 20ml as the bowl of the spoon is filled with the first spoonful and never really empties until stirred in or licked. Best to make the honey into measurable and pourable syrup.
11th December 2020 at 15:09
I'm particularly fond of this drink made with the Speakeasy version of honey syrup which uses vanilla and orange zest.
3rd September 2020 at 22:58
I liked it for what it is.. a good beginner cocktail for someone not typically a cocktail drinker.
14th July 2020 at 00:09
This is less exciting than it sounds. The combination of lemon juice and orange juice overpower the honey and the gin. Drink a screwdriver instead.
Anonymous
17th September 2021 at 18:34
Honey mostly overpowers everything in the other cocktail - Merchant of Venice, and there only 2 spoons are used. Unless you did your syrup in wrong way, honey cannot overreach lemon and orange juice, counting, that their amount is smaller that in mentioned cocktail. Of course, bad honey (as well as bad alcohol) can destroy everything, but you should know what you are making cocktail of beforehand, obviously.