Fool's Gold Recipe

Infuse

Combine 0.5 cup water and 2 tsp dry chamomile flowers in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, then remove from heat. Cover and steep 10 minutes.

Strain the chamomile infusion through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container, pressing gently on the flowers to extract flavor. Discard solids.

While the infusion is still warm, stir in 0.5 cup honey until fully dissolved. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Syrup keeps 7–10 days.

If you want a honey-rimmed glass (optional): lightly brush the outer rim of a chilled coupe or rocks glass with 0.25 tbs honey, then set the glass aside to allow the honey to tack slightly.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice (about 1 cup).

Add 2 oz Seedlip Spice 94, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz chamomile-honey syrup to the shaker.

Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.

Double-strain (or single-strain if you prefer) into the chilled prepared glass. If you did the honey rim, aim to keep the rim clear of stray syrup.

Express a lemon peel over the drink (twist to release oils), run the peel around the rim if desired, then drop it into the cocktail as garnish.

Serve immediately.