"Thyme for a Whiskey Kumquat"

This delicious cocktail creation is a unique blend of fresh kumquat, honey, and thyme. Made with whiskey and garnished with a sprig of thyme and a slice of kumquat, this cocktail is a perfect balance of sweet and tart. The natural sweetness of the honey pairs perfectly with the citrusy flavor of the kumquat and the herbaceous notes of the thyme, creating a truly unique and refreshing flavor profile.

"Thyme for a Whiskey Kumquat," Recipe:

Ingredients:

Makes 1

What you will need:

Cocktail Shaker

Jigger or shot glass

Lemon/Lime Juicer

Muddler

Cocktail Strainer

Cocktail:

• 1/4th Cup Kumquats cut in halves

• 2-3 Thyme Sprigs

• 1 ounce Honey

• 1 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

• 2 ounces Whiskey

• 1 Egg White

• Pastry brush or Silicone Basting Brush

Garnishes:

• Himalayan Sea Salt, Thyme leaves, Thyme Sprigs, Kumquat

Directions:

1. In a shaker add: 1/4 cup of Kumquats sliced in halves, 2-3 Thyme Sprigs, and 1 ounce Honey.

2. Muddle these all together in the bottom of shaker.

3. Then, add in 1 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice, and 2 ounces of Whiskey.

4. Shake it up

5. With a strainer pour the cocktail into a cup, and remove the residue of kumquats and thyme sprigs from your shaker. Add the drink back in your shaker.

6. Add into the shaker 1 egg white and do a dry shake (no ice)

7. Then, add in Ice, shake it all up again

8. Take your glass and dip your brush into honey and paint it on the side of your glass

9. On a plate pour Himalayan sea salt and Thyme leaves, mix together

10. Take the honey coated side of your glass and roll it gently over the Salt & Thyme mixture.

11. Pour cocktail into glass

12. Garnish with Thyme Sprigs and a Kumquat slice

13. Sip and enjoy :)