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.