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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Bee’s Knees
Simple, classic, and undeniably cool, this easy-drinking blend of bourbon, honey, and lemon proves that less really is more. Light, bright, and just the right amount of sweet, it’s a cocktail that truly lives up to its name.
Time
3 min
Method
Shaken
Glass
Coupe
Bourbon
Small Batch
Flavor: Honey · Lemon · Bright
Season: Warm weather
Make the Bee’s Knees
Ingredients
Makes 1 cocktail
2 ozGarrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon ¾ ozHoney syrup 1 ozFresh lemon juice GarnishA sage leaf
Instructions
1Add the bourbon, honey syrup and lemon juice to a shaker with ice. 2Shake hard until well chilled. 3Strain into a chilled coupe. 4Garnish with a sage leaf.
About the Bee’s Knees
The Bee's Knees is a Prohibition-era gin classic, and we make ours with bourbon. Garrison Brothers Small Batch, honey syrup and fresh lemon, shaken hard and served up: three ingredients in perfect balance, with a sage leaf on top for a little Hill Country herb.
Questions, answered
Is a Bee's Knees made with gin or bourbon?
The original is gin. Our version uses Garrison Brothers Small Batch bourbon, which gives the honey and lemon a richer, warmer base.
How do I make honey syrup?
Stir equal parts honey and warm water until the honey dissolves, then let it cool. It keeps in the fridge for about two weeks.
Can I batch it for a party?
Yes. One 750 ml bottle of Small Batch makes about 12 drinks. Combine it with 9½ oz honey syrup and 12¾ oz fresh lemon juice. Keep it cold, shake about 3¾ oz per drink with ice and strain into chilled coupes.
