Bee's Knees
Ingredients
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~99 g
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Created by: Frank Meier
Source: The Artistry of Mixing Drinks
Year: 1937
Drink size: ≈ 176 ml
Strength: ≈ 14% ABV
Alcohol: 24 ml (19 g)
Same alcohol as: 61 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 16 g (9.4%) [aka 4 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.77%
Citrus: Sweet
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