Meyer Lemon and Thyme Whiskey Sour

Name: Meyer Lemon and Thyme Whiskey Sour
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 4 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 1/2 ounces bourbon; 1 ounce freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice; Lemon twist, for garnish; Thyme sprig, for garnish

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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

Watch how to make this recipe.

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.