This honey thyme margarita is made with fresh squeezed juices and thyme infused honey. Perfect to serve for brunch or afternoon cocktails! Yield: makes 1, multiply as needed
Prep Time: 45mins
Total Time: 45mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: margarita, tequila, honey, grapefruit
Servings: 1
Author: Maryanne Cabrera
Ingredients
1 ½ozsilver tequila
¾ozfresh squeezed lime juice
¾ozfresh squeezed grapefruit juice
½ozorange liqueur, like Cointreu
½ozhoney thyme syrup
coarse sea salt, to rim serving glass
Honey Thyme Syrup:
½cupwater
½cupliquid honey*
63-inch sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, grapefruit juice, orange liqueur, and syrup. Shake well until well chilled. Strain into a salt-rimmed serving glass.
Honey Thyme Syrup:
Add water, honey, and thyme to a heavy bottomed sauce pot. Bring to a simmer until honey has dissolved. Remove from heat and let thyme steep for 30 minutes. Strain out thyme. Transfer syrup to airtight container and keep at room temperature.
Notes
I suggest using a mild, light flavored honey. This will allow the thyme to shine through. If you use a dark hued, strong flavored honey, the herb will be lost. Use Alfalfa, Clover, or Orange Blossom honey for the best results.