Bee's Knees (best recipe)

Name: Bee's Knees (best recipe)
Prep time: 4 min
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: London dry gin — 60 ml; Lemon juice — 30 ml; Honey syrup — 30 ml; Green cardamom pods — 3 pcs; Aloe juice — 20 ml; Fresh mint leaves — 6 pcs

A herbal and refreshing gin cocktail ∙ Muddle; Shake ∙ 4 min ∙ 15.8%

Ingredients

~224 kcal per serving

Servings

Garnish

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Lightly Muddle Fresh mint leaves 6 pcs and Green cardamom pods 3 pcs in a shaker
Shake all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 60 mlLemon juice 30 mlHoney syrup 30 mlAloe juice 20 ml
Fine strain into the chilled glass
Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and discard
Garnish with grated black pepper

History

A Prohibition-era favorite, the Bees Knees celebrates the natural sweetness of honey pairedwith bright lemon and dry gin. This version adds subtle green cardamom pods for an exotictwist and aloe juice for smoothness. Valued for its simple yet elegant profile, it’s perfect for those seeking natural flavors with a classic touch. The Bees Knees captures the spirit ofresilience and subtle luxury. Each sip feels like liquid gold with a refreshing bite.