Some cocktails come from grand hotel bars overlooking distant harbours.
Others come from daughters who say, “Dad, you have to try this.”
This one? It tastes like both love and lemon — perfectly balanced.
Cocktails to Peruse, Explore & Savour – Patrick (Paddy) Moore

Some cocktails come from grand hotel bars overlooking distant harbours.
Others come from daughters who say, “Dad, you have to try this.”
This one? It tastes like both love and lemon — perfectly balanced.

The Bee’s Knees is a Prohibition-era cocktail. The name is a popular slang expression used to denote something excellent or outstanding. It’s a simple extension of the classic Gin Sour (gin, lemon, sugar) that features honey instead of sugar.