Thyme For Mezcal

6 ingredients
2 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 8 thyme sprigs, plus more for garnish
  • 2 ounces mezcal (moderately smoky)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons St. Germain elderflower liqueur
  • Lemon twist

Directions

  1. 1
    Make thyme-flavored simple syrup: Microwave 1/4 cup water, sugar, and 8 thyme sprigs, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved; chill at least 2 hours, then discard thyme.
  2. 2
    Put a handful of ice in a cocktail shaker and add mezcal, lemon juice, liqueur, and 1 tbsp. thyme-flavored simple syrup. Shake and strain into a martini glass or a coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist and a thyme sprig.

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