Bees Knees Recipe
A refreshing blend of gin, fresh lemon juice, and locally sourced honey, garnished with a bright lemon wheel.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all ingredients: gin, fresh lemon juice, honey, and a lemon for garnish.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
If using whole lemons, cut them in half and juice them until you have 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
- 3
Measure the Honey
Use a tablespoon to measure out 1 tablespoon of honey. If the honey is thick, you may warm it slightly to make it easier to mix.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 4
Combine the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and honey.
- 5
Shake the Mixture
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 6
Strain into Glass
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.