Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
• Lemon twist, for garnish
• Thyme sprig, for garnish

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Instructions

1. For the simple syrup: Combine the sugar, thyme and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 20 minutes to infuse. Strain the syrup into a container and discard the thyme.
2. For the whiskey sour: Combine the bourbon, Meyer lemon juice and 1 1/2 ounces thyme simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and a thyme sprig. Serve.