Mixology at Home: Thymedu Highball

Crafting handmade dumplings is not the only way to impress your friends this upcoming Spring Festival. Thymedhu highball is a refreshing, light and simple cocktail that will jumpstart the party mood even on the foggiest of days. 

With a balanced flavor, a touch of the fragrant thyme and a naturally playful character, this uplifting mix would make a memorable contribution to any gathering and can quickly become your homemade favorite. Perfect for light drinkers and those who prefer to suffer no memory loss after a party, the thymedhu highball will lift your spirits gently, delicately and with an herby sting. 

Ingredients:

50ml Tamdhu whisky (or another brand of your choice)

1 can Suntory soda 

Several thyme sprigs (can be replaced with sprigs of lavender or rosemary as you prefer)

Ice cubes

Preparation:

1. Roll one thyme sprig into a ball.

2. Burn the thyme ball under a highball glass. Make sure all the smoke stays inside the glass.

3. Muddle the whisky with the remaining thyme sprigs and then carefully filter the liquid into the glass.

4. Add in the ice cubes and fill the glass with soda water.

   
   

> This recipe is courtesy of mixologist Eric Pallas Peres at Lavo. See listing for Lavo.