Thyme Will Tell Sour

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass...
1	fresh	Thyme sprig
2	fl oz	Bourbon whiskey
½	fl oz	Maple syrup
½	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice

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How to make:

MUDDLE thyme (strip leaves from stem) in base of shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist (expressed and discarded) & thyme sprig

Comment:

Thyme and maple syrup add extra interest to a Whiskey Sour. Some may what to also add egg white.

About:

Adapted from a recipe discovered at The Sea Fire Grill, New York City, USA.

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