Recipe courtesy of Tiffani Thiessen
Meyer Lemon and Thyme Whiskey Sour
- Level: Easy
- Total: 35 min (includes steeping time)
- Active: 15 min
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Level: Easy
- Total: 35 min (includes steeping time)
- Active: 15 min
- Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
Thyme Simple Syrup:
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
Meyer Lemon and Thyme Whiskey Sour:
1 1/2 ounces bourbon
1 ounce freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
Lemon twist, for garnish
Thyme sprig, for garnish
Directions
- For the simple syrup: Combine the sugar, thyme and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 20 minutes to infuse. Strain the syrup into a container and discard the thyme.
- For the whiskey sour: Combine the bourbon, Meyer lemon juice and 1 1/2 ounces thyme simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and a thyme sprig. Serve.
