It’s 5 o’clock somewhere….
When you are getting ready to fire up your grill to prepare something delicious, place a few thyme sprigs over a direct fire to draw out the herb’s floral qualities.
Limoncello-gin cocktail with grilled thyme
Serves 1
Recipe from Fine Cooking
Ingredients:
2 large sprigs fresh thyme; more for garnish
1/2 fluid ounce (1 tablespoon) fresh lime juice
1-1/2 fluid ounces (3 tablespoon) good quality gin
1/2 fluid ounce (1 tablespoon) limoncello
Directions:
Prepare a gas grill for direct cooking over medium-high (500 degrees). Grill the thyme sprigs until fragrant and lightly charred, about 15 seconds. In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, gently muddle the grilled thyme with the lime juice. Add the gin and limoncello and fill the shaker with ice. Stir well. Strain into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice, garnish with thyme, and serve.
Enjoy!
Tomatoes on the Vine 
How did you know that I needed something like this in my life right now? You are the best.
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You're developing quite a reputation as a cocktail mixtress.
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LOVE your style!
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Oh, that looks yummy!! The thyme adds such sophistication. I love gimlets (because I am an old man sometimes), and this looks way more flavorful and a tad more lady-like =)
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Once again a fabulous cocktail.Mimi
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This sounds like it was invented for me!!
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You mention Limoncello…my ears are always opened. I've been fortunate enough to have received a bottle from 'Positano' a while ago.My second experience was from an 'auberge' on the French Riviera where the owner made her own from her backyard lemon tree. I've been palette spoiled ;o)Now, I'm determined to try making my own…why not, how bad could it be? BTW…I'll have to wait at least 45days to find out.If successful…I'm coming to grab your great cocktail recipes.Velva…I find you to be very inventive indeed ;o)Flavourful wishes, Claudia
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Wow this sounds delicious, I have Limoncello in the Freezer, but the last of the gin went over Christmas. New bottle tomorrow just to try this.
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