Meyer Lemon And Basil Fizz Food

HONEY BRINED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND SAGE

Steps:

• Mix honey, salt, water, bay leaves, and garlic together. Pull skin away from chicken just enough to place sage leaves and lemon slices under skin. Truss the chicken and tie the other end of the butcher's twine to the pot handle for a quick retrieval of the brined chicken. Place chicken in liquid and let sit in cooler for 12 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place chicken on roasting rack in oven and brush with olive oil. Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes or until juices run clear.

APPLE GIN FIZZ

Steps:

• For the honey simple syrup: Combine the honey with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn down to a simmer and cook until the honey completely melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and chill completely before using. Store in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 10 days.
• For the cocktail: Muddle the chopped apple in a cocktail shaker. Add the gin, 1 teaspoon simple syrup, lemon juice and egg white. Shake vigorously until frothy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add ice to the cocktail shaker and shake again until chilled. Strain into martini glasses, then top each with a splash of club soda and garnish with the apple slices. Enjoy!