Italian Thyme Twist

This Italian Thyme Twist cocktail is a delightful blend of bourbon, amaro liqueur, orange blossom honey, and fresh lemon juice, garnished with fragrant thyme sprigs. The combination of sweet, herbal, and citrus flavors creates a unique twist on the classic Manhattan cocktail.

Italian Thyme Twist

A delightful twist on the classic Manhattan, this Italian Thyme Twist cocktail combines bourbon, amaro liqueur, orange blossom honey, and fresh lemon juice, garnished with fragrant thyme sprigs.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1/2 oz amaro liqueur (such as Amaro Montenegro)
  • 2 teaspoons orange blossom honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 thyme sprig
  • 1/2 cup ice

Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, amaro liqueur, orange blossom honey, and fresh lemon juice.
  2. Stir the ingredients well to blend.
  3. Add ice to the mixing glass and stir to chill the mixture.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with a thyme sprig.
  6. Serve and enjoy!