su-Thyme for Mezcal
Photo: John Lee; Styling: Karen Shinto
We unearthed our shakers to create the spring fling cocktail--Thyme for Mezcal. LIke tequila, mezcal is made from agave, except the plant is roasted in a tone-lined pit, resulting in an overt smokiness to the drink.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Make thyme-flavored simple syrup: Microwave 1/4 cup water, sugar, and 8 thyme sprigs, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved; chill at least 2 hours, then discard thyme.

Step 2
2

Put a handful of ice in a cocktail shaker and add mezcal, lemon juice, liqueur, and 1 tbsp. thyme-flavored simple syrup. Shake and strain into a martini glass or a coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist and a thyme sprig.

Ingredients

 1/4 cup sugar
 8 thyme sprigs, plus more for garnish
 2 ounces mezcal (moderately smoky)
 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
 2 teaspoons St. Germain elderflower liqueur
  Lemon twist

Directions

Step 1
1

Make thyme-flavored simple syrup: Microwave 1/4 cup water, sugar, and 8 thyme sprigs, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved; chill at least 2 hours, then discard thyme.

Step 2
2

Put a handful of ice in a cocktail shaker and add mezcal, lemon juice, liqueur, and 1 tbsp. thyme-flavored simple syrup. Shake and strain into a martini glass or a coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist and a thyme sprig.

Thyme for Mezcal

Search All of Sunset's Recipes