limoncello gin cocktail with grilled thyme

Name: Limoncello gin cocktail with grilled thyme
Ingredients: - two large sprigs fresh thyme, and more for garnish; - one fluid ounce fresh lime juice; - 1 1/2 fluid ounces gin, preferably bluecoat american dry, 3 tablespoons; - 1/2 fluid ounces limoncello, preferably averna limoni di sicilia

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Lynnda Cloutier

Mission Viejo, CA

Updated on Jul 29, 2012

Quickly grilling fresh thyme sprigs coaxes out the herbs floral qualities

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Ingredients

- two large sprigs fresh thyme, and more for garnish
- one fluid ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 fluid ounces gin, preferably bluecoat american dry, 3 tablespoons
- 1/2 fluid ounces limoncello, preferably averna limoni di sicilia

How To Make limoncello gin cocktail with grilled thyme

Step 1

prepare a gas or charcoal fire for direct cooking over medium-high heat, 500°.

Step 2

Grill the thyme sprigs until fragrant and lightly charred, about 15 seconds.
Step 3

In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker gently mash the grilled thyme with the lime juice with another or similar tool like the handle of a wooden spoon. Add the gin and Limoncello and fill the shaker with ice. Stir well. Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice, garnish with thyme, and serve. Serves one.
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