Queen Bee- #FlowerCocktailHour

Queen Bee Cocktail- #FlowerCocktailHour   Honey is an appropriate ingredient for this week’s flower cocktail, the Queen Bee.  J creates the Queen Bee Cocktail- on Episode #303- Pollinators in Bloom - Watch NOW!See J create the Flower Arrangement- that goes with the "Queen Bee" Cocktail - and featured in this segment- in this Episode of Behind the Bloom (COMING SOON!)Ingredients List for Queen Bee Cocktail!1½ oz. bourbon¾ oz. Amontillado sherry¾ oz. thyme-honey syrup¼ oz. fresh lemon juice1 dash Angostura bittersSimple syrup (1:1 proportion) to tasteTools: shaker, strainerGlass: punch or coupeGarnish: thyme sprig or other flowering herbDirections:To create the Queen Bee Cocktial - follow these simple instructions:Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled.Strain into a glass over crushed ice.Garnish with Thyme sprig.Here's a quick recipe for an Herb Infused Simple Syrup- perfect for the Queen Bee Cocktail- improvise different herbs to create an exclusive flavor for your Queen Bee Cocktail recipe!IngredientsThyme-Honey Syrup
1 cup hot water1 cup honey5 sprigs of thymeDirectionsSteep the thyme in hot water for 15 minutes.Stir in the honey.Strain the thyme out of mixture, then store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.