I am continuing the month of simple recipes with bold flavors! Today, enjoy a simple Old Fashioned with homemade Thyme Simple Syrup!
To make the simple syrup, add water and sugar to a pot (see amounts below) and throw in some Thyme sprigs! The flavor profile of this simple syrup is very herbaceous and makes me crave a ribeye. Looks like I planned dinner for you tonight, as well!
For this cocktail, you actually have a few options of Smoke Dust to choose from depending on the best fit for your taste buds!
Lemon Peel Smoke Dust will bring out more of a ‘sour’ citrus flavor
Thyme Smoke Dust- will bump up the herbaceous flavor
Bourbon Barrel Smoke Dust- balances the lemon and thyme flavors and highlights the bourbon
If you haven’t purchased any of our Herbs & Spices Smoke Dusts, be sure to check those out here!
Smoked Thyme Old Fashioned
Equipment
- 1 pot
- 1 Spoon
- 1 airtight container
- 1 Smokeshow Cocktail Smoker
- 1 Butane Torch
Ingredients
Thyme Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 6-8 Thyme sprigs
Cocktail
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz Thyme Simple Syrup
- 2-3 dashes angostura bitters
Garnish & Smoke
- 1 lemon peel or slice & thyme sprig
- 1 pinch Lemon Peel or Bourbon Barrel Smoke Dust or Thyme if you want more Thyme flavor!
Instructions
Thyme Simple Syrup
- Bring all ingredients to a boil. Let cool and store in an airtight container.1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 6-8 Thyme sprigs
Cocktail
- Place ice in glass. Pour in all ingredients except bitters.2 oz bourbon, 1 oz Thyme Simple Syrup
Garnish & Smoke
- Smoke with smoke dust of choosing. Drop in bitters and enjoy!2-3 dashes angostura bitters, 1 lemon peel or slice & thyme sprig, 1 pinch Lemon Peel or Bourbon Barrel Smoke Dust
