Here's an easy cocktail that is sure to be the buzz of your next dinner party. The Bee's Knees gets it sweetness from a quick-to-perpare honey syrup, and gets a floral kick by adding lavendar. The result is delicious: a perfect balance of sharp, fragrant, sweet, adn strong.
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup hot water
1 tsp dried lavendar blossoms (available at health food stores)
¼ cup honey
6 tbsp gin
2 tbsp lemon juice
PREPARATION
- Mix hot water and dried lavender blossoms in a bowl. Let steep for 5 minutes
- Whisk in ¼ cup honey. Strain into another bowl.
- Add 3 tbsp of honey syrup to the gin and lemon juice; strain into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into 2 chilled Martini glasses
