1/4 C. local honey
2 oz. gin
1/2 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice
Strip of lemon peel (optional)

Combine 1/4 C. honey and 1/4 C. water in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil and stir until the honey dissolves. Let cool and then store in the refrigerator. (This recipe makes slightly too much simple syrup. Save the remainder to sweeten other drinks – even your iced coffee.) Measure 3/4 oz. honey simple syrup with gin, lemon juice and ice. Shake vigorously and strain. Garnish with a lemon twist.