Thyme Bee's Knees
Makes 1 Cocktail
Ingredients
Honey-Thyme Simple Syrup (makes 1 cup)
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup water
- 1 bunch thyme
For Cocktail
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz honey-thyme simple syrup
- 1½ oz gin (Plymouth gin suggested)
- ice to fill shaker & glass
- lemon peel twist for garnish
How-to
Make Thyme Simple Syrup
- Bring honey and water to a boil. Remove from heat and add thyme sprigs
- Allow to steep and cool for 48 hours
- Strain thyme and store the syrup in refrigerator in a covered container
Mix Cocktail
- Place all ingredients into a mixing glass
- Add ice, cap with shaker and shake vigorously!
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a twist of lemon