Ingredients:
8 ounces gin
4 ounces lemon juice
4 ounces Honey Simple Syrup
Lemon peel, for garnish
Honey Simple Syrup:
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup water
Step-By-Step:
1. Vigorously shake the gin, simple syrup & lemon juice over ice.
2. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
3. Garnish with the lemon peel.
Honey Simple Syrup:
1. Heat honey & water in saucepan on medium until dissolved.
2. Cool to room temperature before using.
Book Pairing: The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern (Reviewed Jan 2, 2020)
Why? In the world where the Starless Sea is located, are guardians of sorts represented by three symbols - a sword, a key & a bee. The bees are a main focus of the book - and - bees produce honey. What better than a Bee's Knees to sip on while delving into this novel?
* Spoilers Ahead*
The reader comes to find out the Starless Sea is actually honey - not salty water. Multiple main characters encounter a "sticky" meeting with this "sea".