Plump blueberries and delicious pure honey sweeten this bourbon cocktail. You don’t need bartending experience to put together this drink.

If bourbon isn’t your liquor of choice, feel free to exchange it for vodka, rum or tequila to customize your cocktail. Did somebody say happy hour?

Yield: 2 Servings

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Total Time: 5 Minutes

Directions

Create a honey-thyme syrup by bringing ½ cup of water to a boil and adding 3 sprigs of fresh thyme. Remove from heat, and stir in honey. Steep at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Strain into a jar or bottle. (Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks.)

Muddle blueberries with lemon juice in a shaker or jar until all blueberries are smashed. Add 2 ounces honey-thyme syrup, bourbon, elderflower liqueur and a handful of ice. Close the shaker and shake for 30 seconds. Strain over ice in 2 rocks glasses. Garnish with a few fresh blueberries and a sprig of thyme.

 

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