For the honey syrup:

1. The honey syrup is made with 50% honey and 50% water. Use hot water and whisk the water and honey together. If the honey does not go completely into solution, then pop it in the microwave for 15 or 20 seconds and whisk again. Repeat in the microwave if needed. This honey syrup recipe makes enough for 10 cocktails. It will store in your cupboard for a week or two if you don’t use it up before then!
2. You can use any kind of honey, and the unique flavor of the honey will effect the flavor of the cocktail. I love Mike’s Hot Honey and think that this chili-infused honey gives this version of a Bees Knees cocktail a nice little kick. You can use all Mike’s Hot Honey or tone down the kick by blending with regular honey.

For the cocktail:

1. Add gin, lemon juice and honey syrup to a cocktail shaker along with a handful of ice cubes. Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until condensation forms on the shaker.
2. Put one large oversized ice cube in each of two highball glasses. Strain shaken cocktail into glasses.
3. Place a piece of lemon zest, an edible flower and a small sprig of rosemary on top of the cube. Enjoy!