While in Aspen, my friends and I took a break from the ski slopes to visit Woody Creek Distillery located in Basalt, Colorado. The bar manager, Christian, took us on a quick tour of the distillery. Very different from wine making!! Our friends did a flight of bourbon, rye and brandy. They loved it!! Brian and I tried a gin cocktail called Thyme and Again and we loved it too. So much so we want to share it with you. We would also highly recommend a visit to their distillery. There is a wonderful bar with a great seating area, it looked very relaxing. During the summer there is outdoor seating and they said bring a pizza and enjoy their spirits. Very hospitable and wonderful tasting! Of course we all bought some bottles to take home.
Our original drink at Woody Creek Distillery. Basalt, Colorado
Muddling behind the scenes.
Thyme and Again Cocktail Recipe
We did change the drink a little bit. We changed the amounts of the drink to make a 4 1/2 ounces of liquid—so by the time you pour over three ice cubes we have a nice full drink in a old fashion glass. First you muddle your rosemary, thyme and anise seeds in the simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and diluted ginger syrup in a glass that allows you to transfer liquid to a shaker with ice cubes. You can double strain this but we preferred a bit of the particulates in the drink. So we did not strain carefully! Once the muddled liquid is in the shaker, you then pour your gin in and shake. Pour into a old fashion glass and top off with ice and a bit of thyme garnish. Now you have a delicious drink!
Gin 2oz
Simple Syrup 1oz
Lemon Juice 1oz
Ginger Syrup-we felt it necessary to dilute (with water) this 1-4. Then used the diluted ginger syrup. 1/2oz
Anise 1 pinch