Named for that singular moment. The honey-thyme syrup gives this bourbon cocktail a herbal warmth that feels handcrafted and personal.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz honey-thyme syrup*
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Thyme sprig + lemon wheel garnish
- *Simmer 1:1 honey and water with fresh thyme for 10 min, cool, strain
Method
- Combine bourbon, lemon juice, honey-thyme syrup, and bitters in a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for 15 seconds.
- Strain over one large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig lit briefly with a lighter to release aroma.
- Serve with a lemon wheel on the rim.
💡 Pro tip: Make the honey-thyme syrup up to a week ahead. It also works beautifully as a mocktail base with sparkling water.