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Bars & Clubs | July 3, 2009

Make it yourself: Bees Knees

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Austin Bartender Examiner

Photo by A. Gallatin ©2009

the bee's knees, Older Slang. (esp. in the 1920s) a person or thing that is wonderful, great, or marvelous: Her new roadster is simply the bee's knees. (Dictionary.com)

I can't say anything else about this drink, except the fact that its name is absolutely spot on. Cheers!

 

The Bees Knees

1.5 oz gin (I like Aviation)

1 oz honey syrup

1 oz fresh lemon juice (about one lemon)

 

Pour all ingredients over ice, and shake vigorously until the tin is icy on the outside. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass and enjoy while the sun sets behind a calm, hot summer evening on the patio. 

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After tending bar for almost a decade, Adrianne has made tequila her life. As a freelance writer, she focuses on Austin bars and restaurants that...

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  • Rebeccammendations 2 years ago
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    Thank you for posting The Bees Knees recipe! I just enjoyed it this weekend at The Good Knight and loved it!

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