I made some thyme infused simple syrup following the recipe from the Art of the Bar book, so I adapted and invented some libations to give it a test drive.
B Restaurant and Bar with locations in Oakland and San Francisco has a delicious drink on their menu called Jones’ Grimace, it’s a blend of Bourbon, Sherry, Lemon Juice, Ginger Syrup and a Thyme sprig garnish. So I adapted this recipe to use thyme syrup instead, as I was out of ginger syrup and of course wanted to try my new syrup.
On Claras Thyme
- 1½ oz Rye
- ¾ oz Sherry
- ½ oz lemon juice juice
- ½ oz Thyme simple syrup (sub ginger syrup to make the original Jones’ Grimace)
- 1 dash west indies orange bitters
Shake all ingredients with ice and fine-strain in to a cocktail glass. Garish with a lemon zest twist and/or Thyme
The second drink is my own concoction:
Clara Thyme
- 2 oz Rye
- ½ oz Apricot Liqueur
- ½ oz lemon juice juice
- ½ oz Thyme simple syrup
- 1 dash west indies orange bitters
Shake all ingredients with ice and fine-strain in to a cocktail glass. Garish with a lemon zest twist and/or Thyme
Edit: On subsequent tastings the Clara Thyme needs a bit more work, I’ll have to revisit it sometime.
20 May, 1:50 am
Very interesting drinks!
Do you use a dry sherry or a sweet sherry for “On Claras Thyme”?
26 November, 10:58 am
What’s the recipe for the Thyme infused simple syrup?