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March 9, 2015 Drinks

Meyer Lemon Gimlet with Thyme Simple Syrup

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Meyer Lemon Gimlet with Thyme –a delicious and simple gin based cocktail that tastes like “grown-up” lemonade!

Meyer Lemon and Thyme Gimlet- Super refreshing gin cocktail, perfect for spring! #gimlet

Your heart and my heart are very, very old friends. ~Hafiz

If you haven’t noticed, there’s been a little theme happening here the last couple weeks. Meyer lemons. This simple cocktail, the Meyer Lemon Gimlet with Thyme Simple Syrup is a little bit like “grown up lemonade”. It’s made with gin ( or vodka), fresh squeezed Meyer lemons and a thyme infused simple syrup. It has easily become one of my favorites.  Shake it up with ice, strain and serve it up in two glasses and enjoy it with a friend. The thyme can easily be substituted with rosemary, basil or even sage. The gin, can be replaced with vodka.

For the past two weeks we’ve been exploring Panama. After a few days in the city, wandering through historic old town, visiting the thriving fish market and a day trip to Taboga, a tiny island just off the pacific coast, we flew to the Carribean side of the country to an island called Bastamentos. Here wildlife abounds. Many of the beaches are still wild and undeveloped, loaded with shells, coral and wildlife. The jungle is teeming with birds, and we’ve stumbled upon a large family of monkeys and several sloths. The food has been relatively simple yet healthy and delicious…ceviche, papaya, plantains, pineapple, fresh grilled fish, coconut, rice, and even local chocolate. My favorite bite was from a little local girl selling curry scented chicken empanadas on the beach. I can’t wait to bring this fresh cuisine back home. To get a glimpse of this area, culture and people be sure to check out our instagram feed.

Meyer Lemon and Thyme Gimlet- Super refreshing gin cocktail, perfect for spring! #gimlet
Meyer Lemon and Thyme Gimlet- Super refreshing gin cocktail, perfect for spring! #gimlet
Meyer Lemon and Thyme Gimlet- Super refreshing gin cocktail, perfect for spring! #gimlet
Meyer Lemon and Thyme Gimlet- Super refreshing gin cocktail, perfect for spring! #gimlet
Meyer Lemon and Thyme Gimlet- Super refreshing gin cocktail, perfect for spring! #gimlet
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Meyer Lemon Gimlet with Thyme Simple Syrup

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5 from 2 reviews

Meyer Lemon and Thyme Gimlet- A super refreshing gin cocktail, perfect for spring!

  • Author: Sylvia Fountaine
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: drinks
  • Method: shake
  • Cuisine: French
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Ingredients

  • 4 oz gin
  • 1.5  oz Meyer lemon juice
  • 1.5  oz thyme simple syrup ( or plain simple syrup)
Thyme simple syrup:
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 1/2 Cup sugar
  • handful thyme sprigs

Instructions

To make simple syrup, bring sugar, water and thyme to a low simmer in a small pot over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Let sit 30 minutes or overnight for a more intense flavor. Strain. Cool.
In a cocktail shaker add ice, gin, meyer lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake well. Pour into two small chilled glasses and garnish with sliced Meyer lemons or zest. Serve immediately.

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Comments

  1. Peter Gavin says

    September 11, 2019 at 7:55 am

    Serve this at a dinner party and everyone loved it. So flavorful!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Sarah Richards says

    September 11, 2019 at 7:54 am

    This was so refreshing and easy to make. My new go-to cocktail!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Vicki Donatelli says

    March 10, 2019 at 2:59 pm

    Sylvia,
    I just discovered your site and I love your recipes and your photography. This is the first time I have written to a Blogger so to say I’m impressed would be an understatement. Can’t wait to share several of your recipes with my family and friends.

    Reply
    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      March 10, 2019 at 4:28 pm

      Thanks so much Vicki!

      Reply
  4. Roxanne says

    June 06, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    So many yummy-looking things. Plan to give some a whirl.

    Reply
  5. Bhiravi says

    March 23, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    This looks incredibly good. I love the combination of meyer lemon + thyme, which seems perfectly spring appropriate. Lovely photographs, too!

    Reply
  6. Lisa says

    March 11, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    I love that hint of fresh herbs in this drink! It needs to happen soon in my house.

    Reply
  7. Sue/the view from great island says

    March 11, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    This is happening here, tonight <3

    Reply
    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      March 16, 2015 at 2:30 pm

      ha ha…love it!!!

      Reply
  8. Heidi @foodiecrush says

    March 11, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Only recently did I become a fan of gin, but I’ve always been a fan of Meyer lemons, so this cocktail is one I have to try. Which brand of gin do you like?

    Reply
    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      March 16, 2015 at 2:30 pm

      Martin Miller….you will love it!

      Reply
  9. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    March 10, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    I love lemons. So I love your theme. I also forgot that I used to LOVE gimlets. Thank YOU for reminding me. It was like finding an old friend again.

    Reply
    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      March 16, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      I always forget too! I love how fresh and bright they are.

      Reply
  10. Annie Wang says

    March 09, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    I love meyer lemons! I did a similar cocktail awhile back but I can’t wait to try yours. 😀

    Reply
    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      March 16, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      thanks Annie… and you have a beautiful site!

      Reply

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