st. germain Archives - Lemony Thyme http://www.lemonythyme.com/tag/st-germain/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 04:18:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://i0.wp.com/www.lemonythyme.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-5_thyme_green-1.png?fit=32%2C32 st. germain Archives - Lemony Thyme http://www.lemonythyme.com/tag/st-germain/ 32 32 56064040 Cucumber Basil Martini http://www.lemonythyme.com/cucumber-basil-martini/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cucumber-basil-martini http://www.lemonythyme.com/cucumber-basil-martini/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2020 20:40:00 +0000 http://www.lemonythyme.com/?p=28519 I ordered a Cucumber Basil Martini at the Mayan Kitchen restaurant in Chattanooga and knew instantly I’d have to recreate it at home. We recently had the opportunity to spend the weekend in Chattanooga, TN. What a fantastic town! Straddling the Tennessee River with sweeping views, Chattanooga has the right mix of adventure, culture, good eats (and drinks), nightlife, history, and natural beauty (aka sunrises that are worth getting up for). Did I mention that Chattanooga has one of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges, placed precisely between the early-morning sunrises and end-of-day sunsets. You all know I’m a sucker for fresh herbs. So when fresh basil is muddled with cucumber…my hand is raised high. This cocktail has the right combination of fresh bright flavors. When it comes to describing these two liquors, who better than the brands themselves. “Meet the delightfully peculiar Hendrick’s Gin – a most unusual premium gin distilled in Scotland with curious, yet marvellous, infusions of cucumber & rose.” Paired with “St-Germain, the new elderflower liqueur created in the artisanal French manner from freshly-picked hand-picked elderflower blossoms.” Now add freshly muddled cucumber and basil leaves, a touch of simple syrup, a squeeze of fresh lemon & lime juice – shaken with ice and strained into a chilled martini glass. This Cucumber Basil Martini is Summer Thyme Sipping perfection! Cheers to the weekend! And to a time when we can all move freely about the country!! Until then, I’ve shared a couple extra pics from Chattanooga below. Don’t forget to follow us @LemonyThyme on Instagram and Facebook! And check out our latest TikTok videos and Pinterest boards too!

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We recently had the opportunity to spend the weekend in Chattanooga, TN.

What a fantastic town!

Straddling the Tennessee River with sweeping views, Chattanooga has the right mix of adventure, culture, good eats (and drinks), nightlife, history, and natural beauty (aka sunrises that are worth getting up for).

Did I mention that Chattanooga has one of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges, placed precisely between the early-morning sunrises and end-of-day sunsets.

You all know I’m a sucker for fresh herbs. So when fresh basil is muddled with cucumber…my hand is raised high.

This cocktail has the right combination of fresh bright flavors.

When it comes to describing these two liquors, who better than the brands themselves.

“Meet the delightfully peculiar Hendrick’s Gin – a most unusual premium gin distilled in Scotland with curious, yet marvellous, infusions of cucumber & rose.”

Paired with “St-Germain, the new elderflower liqueur created in the artisanal French manner from freshly-picked hand-picked elderflower blossoms.”

Now add freshly muddled cucumber and basil leaves, a touch of simple syrup, a squeeze of fresh lemon & lime juice – shaken with ice and strained into a chilled martini glass.

This Cucumber Basil Martini is Summer Thyme Sipping perfection!

My most favorite Chattanooga Street Mural!

Cheers to the weekend!

And to a time when we can all move freely about the country!!

Until then, I’ve shared a couple extra pics from Chattanooga below.

Don’t forget to follow us @LemonyThyme on Instagram and Facebook! And check out our latest TikTok videos and Pinterest boards too!

All my best,
xo Libby

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Cucumber Basil Martini

You all know I'm a sucker for fresh herbs, so when fresh basil is muddled with cucumber my hand is raised high.
Course Drinks
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 3-4 slices cucumber skin on is fine
  • 3-4 fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 1 ounce St-Germain Liqueur
  • 2 ounces Hendrick's Gin
  • 1 squeeze fresh lemon juice about 1/2 ounce
  • 1 squeeze fresh lime juice about 1/2 ounce
  • ice to shake
  • fresh basil and cucumber to garnish

Instructions

  • Chill cocktail/martini glass. Muddle the cucumber and fresh basil in a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake until well chilled. Pour through a fine strainer into cocktail glass. Garnish with a thin slice of cucumber and piece of fresh basil. Enjoy!
Hang gliding off Lookout Mountain. What a rush!
Ruby Falls Caves and Waterfalls.
Southern Belle Riverboat on the Tennessee River.
The street art is alive in Chattanooga!

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