An easy-to-make honey sour gives this cocktail a sunny, lightly sweet edge.
1 1/2 oz. brandy
1 1/2 oz. gin
1 1/2 oz. Lemon-Honey Sour (recipe follows)
1/2 teaspoon white crème de menthe or peppermint schnapps
Lemon twist
Fill a shaker with ice; add all ingredients except lemon twist. Shake; strain into martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist.
1 serving
Lemon-Honey Sour
1 1/2 parts fresh lemon juice
1 part honey
In small microwave safe bowl, microwave honey for several seconds or until liquid. Stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate. Store in refrigerator.