Pineapple Bee's Knees
cocktail
Pineapple Bee's Knees
The Bee's Knees is already a summer classic, but blending it with ripe pineapple and crushed ice turns it into a refreshing poolside escape. The tropical twist softens the honey’s floral bite and keeps every sip bright and juicy — perfect for a sunny afternoon or as a party-styled frozen batch.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace the gin with a non-alcoholic spirit or chilled green tea and increase the honey syrup to 1 oz. For the best blend, use ice straight from the freezer to keep the texture fluffy, not slushy.
Do Ahead
Juice pineapple and lemon up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate in sealed containers; blend with ice to order for texture.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz fresh pineapple juice (Ripe and strained for clarity)
- 0.75 oz honey syrup (3:1 honey to water) (Warm to combine)
- 1 cup crushed ice
What Done Looks Like
A properly blended frozen cocktail will look fluffy and translucent, not dense or icy. If the drink feels gritty, add a splash of water and re-blend to smooth it out. The coupe glass should mist lightly as the drink settles — serve immediately for peak texture.
Instructions
- 01 Combine gin, lemon juice, pineapple juice, and honey syrup in a blender.
- 02 Add 1 cup of crushed ice and blend until smooth and frosty for about 20-30 seconds to ensure proper chilling and dilution.
- 03 Taste and adjust texture with a splash of water or more ice as needed.
- 04 Pour into a chilled coupe and let the surface settle.
- 05 Garnish with a small pineapple wedge or a thin lemon wheel on the rim.
If It Goes Sideways
- Texture feels watery or thin, not enough ice — add a few cubes and re-blend briefly.
- Drink feels overly sweet or unbalanced, the honey syrup was too rich — dilute with 0.25 oz more lemon juice or water and re-blend.
Nutrition (per serving) Estimated
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