GIN & JASMINE ROSEMARY SQUEEZE WITH MEYER LEMON + HONEY

If you thought flowers were just meant for tea, think again. This Drink Monday Gin mocktail packs a botanical punch thanks to a woody rosemary and jasmine honey-based simple syrup. Sweet Meyer lemons bring a juicy balance to the spice and juniper berry essence of the non-alcoholic spirit. Makes two drinks (plus 1/2 cup rosemary-jasmine simple syrup).

½ c honey

½ c water

1 jasmine tea bag

2 fresh rosemary sprigs (plus more for garnish)

4 oz Drink Monday Gin

2 T Meyer lemon juice (plus lemon slices for garnish) dash orange bitters

4-6 oz lemon sparkling water

In a small saucepot over high heat, bring the honey and water to a boil. Whisk until the honey dissolves, add in the tea bag and rosemary, and remove the pan from the heat. Remove the tea bag after 5 minutes, then allow the mixture to steep for at least 1 hour, then remove the rosemary. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake the gin, Meyer lemon juice, bitters, and 1 tablespoon rosemary-jasmine simple syrup (or 1/2 tablespoon for a less sweet drink). Strain into 2 low-ball glasses filled with ice, and top with sparkling water. Garnish with lemon slices and rosemary sprigs.