Ginger Christmas Thyme
Uniquely crafted and flavorful gin cocktail
Servings: 1 Drink
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. Gin Substitute with Bourbon, if desired
- 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
- 1 oz. Lemon Juice
- 1/2-1 oz. Ginger Cardamom Syrup See Note
Instructions
- Add the gin and thyme to a cocktail shaker and muddle the thyme into the gin.
- Add the sweet vermouth, lemon juice, ginger cardamom syrup, and ice. Shake until combine and the outside of the shaker is slightly frosted.
- Strain the drink into a glass. Garnish with thyme.
Notes
Ginger Cardamom Syrup - Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or raw sugar), 8 whole green cardamom pods, 1 1/2 inch fresh ginger (peeled and sliced). Let the sugar dissolve and steep for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Strain mixture, removing the cardamom pods and ginger slices. Store in an airtight container.