Lemon Thyme Gin and Tonic
January 18, 2019
For the cocktail
2 oz Gin (I love St. George's Botanivore for this)
5 oz Tonic water
2 sticks Basil (2-3 sprigs)
0.50 oz Lemon thyme simple
2 sticks Thyme (2-3 sprigs)
For the lemon thyme simple
¼ cup Sugar
¼ cup Water
2 sticks Thyme (2-3 sprigs)
Make your Lemon Thyme Simple
1
Heat sugar and water over medium until sugar is melted. Remove from heat.
2
Add thyme and let cool 15 - 20 minutes.
3
Remove thyme and store in airtight jar.
Make your cocktail
4
Add gin, simple syrup, and one basil leaf to your glass.
5
Add tonic water slowly, then add your ice cubes.
6
Garnish with a few additional sprigs of Thyme and enjoy!
Ingredients
For the cocktail
2 oz Gin (I love St. George's Botanivore for this)
5 oz Tonic water
2 sticks Basil (2-3 sprigs)
0.50 oz Lemon thyme simple
2 sticks Thyme (2-3 sprigs)
For the lemon thyme simple
¼ cup Sugar
¼ cup Water
2 sticks Thyme (2-3 sprigs)
Directions
Make your Lemon Thyme Simple
1
Heat sugar and water over medium until sugar is melted. Remove from heat.
2
Add thyme and let cool 15 - 20 minutes.
3
Remove thyme and store in airtight jar.
Make your cocktail
4
Add gin, simple syrup, and one basil leaf to your glass.
5
Add tonic water slowly, then add your ice cubes.
6
Garnish with a few additional sprigs of Thyme and enjoy!
