This cocktail was created using “bathtub gin.” Yup, you heard that right.
It dates back to the 1920s during the Prohibition era. The history of a Bee’s Knees is interesting too. This libation mixes together 3 ingredients – gin, lemon juice, and honey. Pick up this limited edition varietal today and make the amazing Blackberry Bee’s Knees! What is a Bee’s Knees Cocktail?Ī Bee’s Knees is a pretty easy cocktail to make. This unique honey varietal is produced by Local Hive Honey™ and they partner with Oregon beekeepers to bring you this 100% raw and unfiltered local honey with smooth, fruity, and sweet flavors. I used a premium gin, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and a specialty homemade Blackberry Honey Syrup which consists of fresh blackberries, water, and Local Hive™ Oregon Blackberry Honey! This libation is made with only a few ingredients, so it’s important to use quality ones. Jump to Recipe The Blackberry Bee’s KneesĪ Bee’s Knees is one of my favorite gin-based cocktails! It’s sweet, tart, and light hitting all the right flavor notes in one sip, and this riff which includes a homemade Blackberry Honey Syrup elevates this cocktail even more! I partnered with Local Hive Honey™ to mix up this Blackberry Bee’s Knees recipe! Recipe and ideas are my own. The Blackberry Bee’s Knees is one of my new favorite cocktails! It’s made with gin, lemon juice, and a delish homemade Blackberry Honey Syrup! Enjoy this simple yet tasty cocktail for your next happy hour.