In a saucepan combine the water and honey. Place over high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the honey. Add the spruce tips and let simmer for another minute. Then remove from the heat, cover, and let steep for 20-30 minutes.
Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer and discard the spruce tips. Let the syrup cool before using. The syrup will keep for 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge.
Honey Spruce Tip Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker add the gin, dry vermouth, honey spruce simple syrup, lemon juice, and grapefruit bitters. Add ice, then cover and shake for 10 to 15 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with more spruce tips and fresh flowers if desired and enjoy!