A Spring Bourbon Tonic – Garden & Gun

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz. bourbon
• 3/4 oz. Amontillado sherry
• 3/4 oz. Thyme & Honey Syrup (see below)
• 1/4 oz. lemon juice
• 1 dash bitters
• Garnish: Thyme sprig
• 1 large piece fresh thyme (with at least 5 branches)
• 1 cup hot water (near simmering temperature)
• 1 cup honey