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Bee's Knees

At the table, honey, citrus and floral. What follows is a lean, light body with a moderate in strength centre. It is fairly approachable, though the exact serve can change its balance. The final impression is driven more by floral than by simple sweetness. Goat cheese and Chicken are the first pairing directions in the index, while Gin Fizz offers a useful comparison.

HoneyCitrusFloral
APPROX. ABV
20%
STRENGTH
3/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness4
Strength3
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity2
Herbal4
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Gin

20 ml Modifier

20 ml Citrus or vermouth

Method
Shake with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe
Garnish
Citrus twist or wheel
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Goat cheese
02Chicken

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

Read the guide, then compare the drink

Cocktail basicsHow to choose a cocktail when the menu tells you almost nothing→Cocktail basicsCocktail families, made useful rather than complicated→TasteSweet, sour, bitter and strong are not the same question→

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