Lemon Balm Honeysuckle

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons honey
• 2 cups lemon vodka or white rum
• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup (loosely packed) fresh lemon balm leaves or mint leaves
• 8 lemon slices

Directions

1. Stir honey and 6 tablespoons hot water in a large pitcher until honey is dissolved. Stir in vodka and lemon juice. Add 2 cups ice cubes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
2. Squeeze lemon balm several times to lightly bruise leaves; add to pitcher. Fill Old Fashioned glasses with ice cubes. Divide cocktail among glasses. Garnish with lemon slices and serve.