Limoncello-gin cocktail with grilled thyme

PUBLISHED ON: 05.27.2010

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere….

When you are getting ready to fire up your grill to prepare something delicious, place a few thyme sprigs over a direct fire to draw out the herb’s floral qualities.
Limoncello-gin cocktail with grilled thyme
Serves 1
Recipe from Fine Cooking


Ingredients:
2 large sprigs fresh thyme; more for garnish
1/2 fluid ounce (1 tablespoon) fresh lime juice
1-1/2 fluid ounces (3 tablespoon) good quality gin
1/2 fluid ounce (1 tablespoon) limoncello
Directions:
Prepare a gas grill for direct cooking over medium-high (500 degrees).  Grill the thyme sprigs until fragrant and lightly charred, about 15 seconds.  In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, gently muddle the grilled thyme with the lime juice.  Add the gin and limoncello and fill the shaker with ice.  Stir well.  Strain into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice, garnish with thyme, and serve.
Enjoy!

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