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!
58 comments:
This is on the list for some summer sipping on my back porch!
What a refreshing drink, perfect for the season!
I'll take 2 please! ...to start ;) YUM!
Thanks! I need one! I would have never thought of grilled thyme in a drink but it sounds delicious--and a great conversation opener!!
Best,
Bonnie
Lets have a glass of the together soon :)
The grilled thyme is such a fantastic idea! I'm definitely going to try that!
Grilled thyme - what a lovely idea for this gorgeous cocktail Velva. Love limoncello in anything.
Sam
Wow, what a fascinating combination wiht the grilled thyme! My husband would love this! :D
Oh, that looks great! Cheers!!!
And would you believe I have limoncello AND fresh thyme??? (And of course, gin, my favorite)
Great recipe, Velva!
Sounds delicious! Cheers!
Definitely added to my list! Great recipe! Grilled thyme sounds like a really nice touch!
That is a very interesting drink!
Now grilling the herb for the cocktail I've not seen before. Great idea and combo.
By the next culinary throwdown. Please tell your friends, hope you can participate! (The competition is just for fun and open to anyone.) Cheers!
The best idea ever and the thyme sits not far from my grill!
Lovely and refreshing drink Velva, perfect for entertaining in hot summer!
Woman, you have a gift! I CANNOT wait to try this! Especially after the week I've had... blehhh. ;)
Very interesting drink...Sounds great! I can't really imagine how the charred herbs effect the taste...guess I'll have to try it.
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Never knew that tip about thyme, thanks!
Beautiful and refreshing. Love the idea of grilled thyme.
v interestin drink....beautiful n refreshin
another great looking cocktail!!!
I was looking at the lemoncello and should have bought it. This looks great for the summer.
Hey Velva, I'm really curious as to what the thyme imparts here. I might try this-I have some fresh thyme!
Grilled fresh herbs and limoncello..I will be right over..lol.
You are a little devil with your drink list, lately, Velva! Grilled Thyme!?? !!
I cannot (for the life of me) find your subscribe to my e-mail plug in here...
:)
Valerie
And I need to find your Sunday gravy recipe again - as I finally (believe it or not) have the time to do it.
I see a subscribe by e-mail link under comments - but that is just for follow up comments - not for posts.
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I like the way your clock is set. Great looking cocktail!
I could use one of these right now! Looks divinely delicious! Have a great holiday!
Grilled thyme. I love the idea! Cocktail looks awesome.
Grown-up lemonade... sounds lethal!
Very refreshing! I need one right now!
The idea of heating up the thyme is genius! This is another lovely drink, Velva. Love that limoncello;-) Hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend!!
Now that's a cocktail! I do love limoncello and the grilled thyme is a must try. Have a good holiday weekend, Velva.
Fancy or simple.. all booze can get you to The Magic Kingdom...:)
I love it! So creative, artistic, and fresh. I imagine it must taste as delicious as it looks.
What a lovely decoration with the thyme!
My compliments to you!
Great idea.
what a perfect way to end a day!
Yes please...I will have six. That's right, I said six!
Can you get limoncello at World Market?
Sounds amazing with grilled thyme!!!
Okay, Velva I need desserts that use up limoncello not beverages. I have a huge bottle of that stuff. My honey paid $25 for it so I could use 2 TB in a recipe. I told him don't buy it if it was expensive. Obviously, I was clear enough, hee-hee!
Hope you have a safe and happy Memorial day weekend!
~ingrid
Awesome !! Thanks for your wishes ...have a fun summer !!! will miss you all
Thanks for the great tip on thyme over a grill; I love that drink so refreshing and that photo really showcases it very well.
wow this is so cool love the addition of thyme have a fab weekend Velva
When can I come over? Cheers! What a wonderful convergence of cocktails and culinary!
Mmmm, perfect for a Saturday evening with friends .. thank you!
Ok, a grilled beverage, you have one upped me there, Velva :)
Wow ... my thyme is going crazy in my garden and I just stocked up on limoncello, I couldn't have run across this post at a better time! Guess what we'll be drinking tonight!?
This looks so yummy! I’m excited to make it!You have wonderful drink recipes,Velva!
How did you know that I needed something like this in my life right now? You are the best.
You're developing quite a reputation as a cocktail mixtress.
LOVE your style!
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 =)
Once again a fabulous cocktail.
Mimi
This sounds like it was invented for me!!
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
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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