Lime-y Thyme-y Gin Gimlet

It's true. It is September, it's supposed to be fall-ish, but truth be told it's still hot and muggy in the south. I thought this would be a great last hurrah cocktail before we start changing out our wardrobes. Without further adieu, my Lime-y Thyme-y Gimlet:Lime-y Thyme-y Gin Gimlet

1.25 oz Bombay Sapphire Gin

1 oz Fresh squeezed Lime Juice

1 oz. Thyme Syrup

1 thinly sliced lime and a sprig of fresh thyme

Thyme simple syrup

2 tablespoons lime zest

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

Put all ingredients in a small pot , simmer for 10 minutes let cool.The syrup can be stored in a jar for up to 2 weeks.Pour the gin, lime juice, and thyme syrup into a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes. Stir well.Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass and garnish with the lime slice and fresh thyme sprig.PS Catch me on the Today Show this morning in the 9 am hour!