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Thyme Will Tell Sour

Autumn/fall · Elevenses/afternoon · Sours (citrus)

4.6 72 ratings

Ingredients

1 fresh Fresh thyme
2 oz Bourbon whiskey
1/2 oz Maple syrup
1/2 oz Lemon juice

How to make

Serve in a old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist and thyme sprig.

Method

  1. 3 MUDDLE thyme (strip leaves from stem) in base of shaker.
  2. 4 Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice.
  3. 5 FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. 6 EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and discard.
  2. 7 Garnish with a thyme sprig.

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History

Thyme and maple syrup add interest to a Whiskey Sour. Egg white can be added.

This recipe is adapted from one discovered at The Sea Fire Grill in Manhattan, New York City.