Lemon Thyme Bourbon Cocktails

Lemon Thyme Bourbon Cocktails

Nielsen-Massey Pure Lemon Extract lends a unique, lemon flavor to this drink without cause for extra steps or ingredients.

Ingredients

Lemon Thyme Simple Syrup:

Each Cocktail:

  • 2 fl. oz. bourbon
  • 1 fl. oz. Lemon Thyme simple syrup
  • Lemon wedge, for garnish

Directions

Simple Syrup:

Heat all of the ingredients for the simple syrup in a small saucepan. Bring to a full boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook at a gentle boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow syrup to cool to room temperature. Strain syrup with a fine strainer to remove the thyme leaves. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Cocktail:

Combine the ingredients for one cocktail in a shaker. Shake and serve over ice with a lemon wedge. You can also make multiple cocktails at a time or even a large batch of cocktails.

Notes:

Simple syrup can be saved in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Recipe by The Roasted Root

Lemon Thyme Simple Syrup:

Each Cocktail:

  • 60 ml bourbon
  • 30 ml Lemon Thyme simple syrup
  • Lemon wedge, for garnish

Directions

Simple Syrup:

Heat all of the ingredients for the simple syrup in a small saucepan. Bring to a full boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook at a gentle boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow syrup to cool to room temperature. Strain syrup with a fine strainer to remove the thyme leaves. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Cocktail:

Combine the ingredients for one cocktail in a shaker. Shake and serve over ice with a lemon wedge. You can also make multiple cocktails at a time or even a large batch of cocktails.

Notes:

Simple syrup can be saved in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Recipe by The Roasted Root

  • Nielsen-Massey time icon

    10 minprep

  • Nielsen-Massey time icon

    5 mincook

  • Nielsen-Massey yield icon

    1serving

This Recipe Uses

Pure Lemon Extract 4oz

Pure Lemon Extract

Pure Vanilla Extract