Persimmon Bee's Knees
A soft, seasonal twist on the classic Bee’s Knees, the Persimmon Bee’s Knees blends gin, bright lemon, honey syrup, and silky persimmon purée for a smooth, golden sip. Gently fruity and perfectly balanced, it’s an elegant fall cocktail that feels cozy without being heavy.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Cocktail
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 218 kcal
1 Cocktail Shaker
1 Bartender Kit
1 Coupe glass
2 oz Xin Xin Gin or any bright, citrus-forward gin 0.5 oz persimmon purée 0.75 oz honey syrup 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice Add gin, persimmon purée, honey syrup, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.
Shake hard for 12–15 seconds until the drink is cold and smooth.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe to remove any pulp (persimmons are high in pectin, so they need a good shake and strain).
Garnish with a persimmon slice or a lemon twist.
How to Make Persimmon Purée
You only need one ripe Fuyu persimmon to make a few cocktails.
Peel and chop 1–2 ripe Fuyu persimmons.
Blend until completely smooth.
Add a splash of water if it’s too thick.
Optional: strain for an ultra-silky texture.
Purée will keep in the fridge for 3–4 days or up to a month frozen.
Mocktail Version
1 oz persimmon purée
0.75 oz honey syrup
0.75 oz lemon juice
2 oz sparkling water or non-alcoholic gin
Shake everything except the bubbles , strain, then top with soda. Garnish the same way. Serving: 1 g Calories: 218 kcal Carbohydrates: 24 g Protein: 0.2 g Fat: 0.1 g Saturated Fat: 0.01 g Sodium: 2 mg Potassium: 78 mg Fiber: 0.1 g Sugar: 18 g Vitamin A: 1 IU Vitamin C: 18 mg Calcium: 6 mg Iron: 0.5 mg