Bee's Knees
The Bee's Knees is a strong rum sour, sweet and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 47 out of 100
- Sweet
- 88 out of 100
- Fruity
- 81 out of 100
- Smoky
- 13 out of 100
- Boozy
- 71 out of 100
How to make a Bee's Knees
To make a Bee's Knees, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 2 oz gold rum, ⅔ oz orange juice, ⅔ oz lime juice and 3 oz Triple Sec.
You'll need
- Gold rum2 oz
- Orange Juice⅔ oz
- Lime Juice⅔ oz
- Triple Sec3 oz
Instructions
- 1
Add gold rum, orange juice, lime juice and triple sec to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a cocktail glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
Why shake? Orange juice and lime juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Bee's Knees questions
What does a Bee's Knees taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 21% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Bee's Knees?
About 21% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Bee's Knees and a Boston Sidecar?
Both use lime juice and Triple Sec. The Bee's Knees adds gold rum and orange juice, while the Boston Sidecar uses light rum and brandy.
Should a Bee's Knees be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: orange juice and lime juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
How do I make a pitcher of Bee's Kneeses?
For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz gold rum, 4¼ oz orange juice, 4¼ oz lime juice and 18 oz Triple Sec in a jug and chill it. Add 7⅔ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.