In the genus Lonicera, the honeysuckle blooms in summer and thus makes a refreshing drink for a warm and lazy summer afternoon.  I’ve tried to combine the delicate fragrance of honeysuckle with flavors that won’t compete or completely mask it.

Lazi Loni ingredients:

• Honeysuckle syrup (as usual, fresher is better, as the honeysuckle fragrance will decay over time)
• Fresh pineapple chunks
• Club soda
• Rum
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Muddle pinapple chunks at the bottom of a glass
   

   Muddled fresh pineapple

2. Add one part honeysuckle syrup, 4 parts club soda, and a shot of rum
3. Serve over ice
4. Garnish with tiny umbrella, leftover flowers, or other invasive species

Lazy Loni serving suggestion (Photo credit: S. Sim)

Mabuhai!

Tags: cocktail, honeysuckle