This wine lover watched a marathon of Bar Rescue on Paramount + and was inspired to make a cocktail. The show stars Jon Taffer, a food and beverage extraordinaire who offers his professional expertise to save failing bars from closing. The description sounds mundane but it is hard to stop watching. The bartenders are trained to make basic foolproof cocktails that got me thinking that even I, a mere expert at pouring wine, could make a cocktail. A Whiskey Sour to be exact.
The ingredients of a Whiskey Sour include ice, whiskey, simple syrup, and lemon juice. A classic. Since fall just started, I thought a seasonal twist on this classic could be fun. Thyme is about as autumn of an herb as it gets in my humble opinion. A beloved Mediterranean herb, thyme imparts an earthy, peppery, savory flavor. With this in mind, I turned toward the tiny thyme shrub growing on my window sill, scissors in hand, and started snipping.
A LITTLE AGAVE GOES A LONG WAY
I used Organic Blue Agave from Trader Joes in lieu of simple syrup because it’s what I had on hand. It was a welcome swap because agave is a natural sweetener. After heating an ounce of it for 30 seconds in the microwave, I added my snipped thyme and stirred it in. Voila! Thyme infused agave emerged after 30 minutes of sitting, and the thyme sprigs were discarded. Because agave is so sweet, a little goes a long way. I would suggest only using half of what you’ve infused to your shaker to start with, but if you prefer a sweeter Whiskey Sour you can add more.
THYME TO SHAKE THAT WHISKEY SOUR
Once your ice and agave are added to your shaker, it’s time to add fresh lime juice and, last but not least, whiskey (I used Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey). Give it some passionate shakes, pour over ice, garnish with thyme and lime if you would like, and enjoy! Even make a tasty personal sized pizza to snack on while you drink your cocktail. Cheers!
Thyme For An Agave Whiskey Sour
Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy1
servings5
minutes150
kcal5
minutesA tasty and unique drink to enjoy any time you want.
Ingredients
1 oz agave nectar
1 sprig thyme more for garnish
2 oz whiskey
1 oz fresh lime juice
Directions
- Pour one oz of agave into a microwave safe container and heat for about 30 seconds or until hot. Stir in a sprig of thyme. Cover, and let sit for at least 30 minutes to infuse the agave with thyme flavor. Remove the thyme sprig and discard.
- Add ice to your cocktail shaker. Pour in the infused agave (only pour in half an ounce for a less sweet cocktail), add whiskey, fresh lime juice, and shake to combine.
- To serve, pour mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig and slice of lime if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh thyme sprigs and muddle them gently to release their flavor without overpowering the cocktail.
- ake the cocktail vigorously with ice to ensure it's well-chilled and perfectly blended.
- Adjust the amount of agave nectar, you can start with less and add more if you prefer a sweeter drink.
