Bees Knees

Ingredients

FOR THE HONEY-PEPPER SYRUP

• 1/2 c. honey
• 3 tbsp. water
• 1/2 tsp. cracked peppercorns

FOR THE COCKTAIL

• 1/4 c. (2 oz) gin
• 2 tbsp. (1 oz) fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. (1/2 oz) Honey-Pepper Syrup
• Pepper, for topping

Description

MAKE THE HONEY-PEPPER SYRUP

• In a small saucepan, simmer honey, water and peppercorns until honey has dissolved. Let cool, then strain. Makes a generous 1/2 cup.

MAKE THE COCKTAIL

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add gin, lemon juice and syrup. Shake vigorously, then strain into a coupe and sprinkle with coarsely ground pepper, if desired.