Thyme and Key Lime Cocktail Recipe
Mix up your happy hour routine with this thyme and key lime cocktail! A splash of St. Germain is a satisfying departure from a traditional gin beverage.
Ingredients
thyme and lime simple syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme
- zest of 1/2 a large lime
cocktail assembly
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz St. Germain liquor
- 1 Tbsp thyme and lime simple syrup
- juice of 3 key limes or 1 regular lime
- club soda
- lime wedge for garnish
- 1-2 sprigs fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- To make simple syrup, boil water and sugar until dissolved then remove from heat and let thyme and lime steep for about 10–15 minutes. Strain liquid into bowl and set aside.
- Combine gin, St. Germaine, simple syrup and lime juice in a cocktail shaker then give it a good jiggle.
- Strain ingredients from the cocktail shaker into a glass then add a splash of club soda. Garnish with 1–2 sprigs of thyme and a wedge of lime. Cheers!
Notes
Be sure to set a timer while steeping the thyme and key lime because steeping too long leads to an acrid taste!
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 21g