MEYER LEMON AND THYME WHISKEY SOUR

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 35m

Yield 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.

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