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Combine 2 ounces of gin, 3/4 ounce of lemon juice, and 3/4 ounce of honey syrup in a cocktail shaker.

Lemon Juice вЂ“ Again storebought lemon juice is fine in a pinch but nothing beats freshly squeezed lemon juice. And, while you can use straight honey in your BeeвЂ™s Knees cocktail, weвЂ™d recommend making a honey simple syrup by combining equal parts honey and water in a saucepan over medium heat until the honey dissolves completely. Barr Hill Raw Honey is also a great option if youвЂ™re looking to order some online. Honey/Honey Syrup вЂ“ While you can certainly go for any old honey at the grocery store, weвЂ™d recommend finding some locally produced honey at a farmerвЂ™s market or specialty store. Barr Hill Gin is a fantastic option as is Nikka Coffey and Green Hat. However, weвЂ™d suggest opting for a gin with a bit more character.

London Dry gins like Tanqueray or Beefeater are perfectly serviceable options.

Gin вЂ“ Your choice of gin can really elevate this cocktail from a simple mixed drink to an exceptional concoction. HereвЂ™s what youвЂ™ll need to make this drink at home. WeвЂ™ve actually pulled this recipe from our friends at Caledonia Spirits, makers of Barr Hill Gin in Vermont, who use raw honey in their version of the BeeвЂ™s Knees. While the BeeвЂ™s Knees cocktail is easy to make, perfecting this drink requires quality ingredients. ItвЂ™s a rework of the classic Gin Sour swapping in honey for sugar. Credited to Austrian-born bartender Frank Meier who made this drink at the Ritz in Paris in the early 1920s, the BeeвЂ™s Knees is a simple, three-ingredient cocktail. The prohibition-era BeeвЂ™s Knees is perfect for a sunny afternoon. Light, refreshing, and maybe a touch sweet.

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