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

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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.

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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

★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
  • 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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Description

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

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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.

Notes

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Comments

  1. Love it! Also great with Vodka. I don’t tend to like really sweet drinks, so I made it with just one oz. of syrup instead of 1.5 Oz.
    I will be having a large group over for Easter and will definitely be serving this delicious drink. Thank you for the recipe!!!

    ★★★★★

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  2. Sylvia, you always come through with the best ideas.What are the chances that I felt like a drink…which is rather rare for me, AND I have all the ingredients on hand. And not just any drink…a really astounding one of course. The only gin I have is Bombay Sapphire…will this alter the result a lot?

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  3. We had a tree full of Meyer Lemons, but didn’t have gin or vodka — so we substituted with Blanco tequila and it was quite tasty!! Cheers!!

    ★★★★★

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  7. 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.

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

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  12. 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?

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  13. 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.

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

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Chef and author of the whole-foods recipe blog, Feasting at Home, Sylvia Fountaine is a former restaurant owner and caterer turned full-time food blogger. She currently lives in the Pacific Northwest and shares seasonal, healthy recipes along with tips and tricks from her home kitchen.

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