Bees Knee’s Cocktail

Adapted from Epicurious.com
We've given this classic drink a floral, Provençal twist by adding lavender. The result is unexpected and delicious: a perfect balance of sharp, fragrant, sweet, and strong.
YIELD: Makes 2

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon dried lavender blossoms*
• 1/4 cup honey
• 6 tablespoons gin
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

PREPARATION
Mix hot water and dried lavender blossoms in bowl. Let steep 5 minutes. Whisk in 1/4 cup honey. Strain into another bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of the honey syrup, gin, and lemon juice; strain into cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into 2 chilled Martini glasses.