Bee's Knees

Name: Bee's Knees
Ingredients: 2 oz Ford's Gin; 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice; 3/4 oz Honey Syrup

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By Fords Gin

Submitted on: March 20, 2021

Essentials

Refreshing

Born of Prohibition, this simple enduring classic made use of easily available ingredients that may have been used to mask the poor quality “bathtub” gins of the time. Interestingly, during Prohibition the best-selling item in the Sears Catalog was Essence of Juniper, suggesting resourceful Americans were finding a way to get their gin fix even through the driest of times. The Bee’s Knees recipe appeared in a 1934 edition of San Francisco bartender and author Bill Boothby’s cocktail compendium ...

Ingredients

2 oz
Ford's Gin

3/4 oz
Fresh Lemon Juice

3/4 oz
Honey Syrup

Instructions

Garnish

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Cocktail Coupe

Estimated strength

About 18% ABV (estimate)

By Fords Gin

DISTILLED IN LONDON

Fords Gin is a collaboration between 8th generation Master Distiller Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers and Simon Ford, dedicated to creating spirits designed in unison with professional bartenders and celebrated distillers from around the world. A thoughtful mix of nine botanicals, Fords Gin starts with a traditional base of juniper & coriander seed balanced by citrus, florals and spices. Steeped for 15 hours before distillation, the botanicals deliver an aromatic, fresh and floral spirit wi...

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Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a coupe glass.

Editor's Note

A Prohibition-era staple that balances bright citrus with the floral depth of honey. The gin's botanical profile shines through this clean, classic sour.