Author Notes
The poppy infuses the honey with a strong, earthy flavor. As a bonus, any leftover syrup can be drizzled over ice cream or yoghurt. —Hi, I'm Brian
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Ingredients
- Lemon-Poppy Honey Syrup
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1 tablespoon
poppy seeds
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2/3 cup
honey
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1/3 cup
lemon juice
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zest of 1 lemon
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1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt
- Honey Poppy Sour
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2 ounces
London dry gin
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1 ounce
Lemon-Poppy Honey Syrup
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1/2 ounce
pear liqueur
Directions
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In a small saucepan, heat poppy seeds over medium-high heat until they pop, about 1 minute.
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Add honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and bring to a simmer.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and kosher salt. Cool to room temperature.
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In a shaker, combine gin, lemon-poppy honey, and pear liqueur, and shake with ice.
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Double strain into a cocktail glass.
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