Jul 14 2026

Bee's Knees Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

gin, strega, honey, lemon

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prep the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients: gin, Strega, honey, fresh lemon juice, and ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of Strega, 0.5 oz of honey, and 0.75 oz of fresh lemon juice.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill the mixture.

  4. 4

    Shake Well

    Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

  5. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass, ensuring no ice gets into the glass.

  6. 6

    Garnish

    Optionally, garnish the cocktail with a lemon twist or a slice of lemon on the rim of the glass.

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