limoncello gin cocktail with grilled thyme

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Recipe by
Lynnda Cloutier
Mission Viejo, CA

Quickly grilling fresh thyme sprigs coaxes out the herbs floral qualities

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Ingredients For limoncello gin cocktail with grilled thyme

  • 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

  • 1
    prepare a gas or charcoal fire for direct cooking over medium-high heat, 500°.
  • 2
    Grill the thyme sprigs until fragrant and lightly charred, about 15 seconds.
  • 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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