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Muddled · 1 serving

Thyme Will Tell Sour

A bourbon sour enriched with maple syrup and the fresh aroma of muddled thyme.

Short answer

Thyme Will Tell Sour is a muddled cocktail made with thyme, bourbon, maple syrup, lemon juice, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodMuddled
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Thyme Will Tell Sour ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Thyme Will Tell Sour ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
ThymeStrip one fresh thyme sprig for muddling; reserve a separate small sprig for garnish.1 piece———
Bourbon60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Maple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small fresh thyme sprig at the rim

Method

How to make Thyme Will Tell Sour

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear rocks glass, strip the leaves from one thyme sprig for muddling, and reserve one separate small sprig for garnish.

  2. 02

    Place the stripped thyme leaves in a shaker and muddle gently until aromatic without grinding them into a paste.

  3. 03

    Add 60 ml bourbon, 15 ml maple syrup, and 15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice.

  4. 04

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice, seal it, and shake hard for 10–12 seconds.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled rocks glass over one large clear ice cube, express a narrow lemon-zest strip over the surface, and discard it.

  6. 06

    Place the single small fresh thyme sprig neatly at the rim and serve without visible citrus or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Thyme Will Tell Sour taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Thyme Will Tell Sour questions

What is in a Thyme Will Tell Sour?

Kokto’s build uses thyme, bourbon, maple syrup, lemon juice, and lemon.

How long does a Thyme Will Tell Sour take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Thyme Will Tell Sour prepared?

It uses a muddled method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Thyme Will Tell Sour alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B177https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4597/thyme-will-tell-sour · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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