The tequila version of the “Back in Thyme” cocktail is a refreshing, fruity, herbaceous drink that swaps the whiskey base of the more common bourbon Old Fashioned-style version for silver tequila.
Ingredients (serves one)
- 2 oz Tequila Avión Silver (or another blanco/silver tequila)
- 1 oz Cointreau (orange liqueur)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz agave nectar
- 5 blackberries
- 1 sprig of fresh thyme
Instructions
- Muddle the blackberries and thyme sprig in a cocktail shaker to release their juices and aromatics.
- Add the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and agave nectar.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice (rocks glass recommended).
- Garnish with a blackberry and a thyme sprig.
Flavor Profile
This cocktail blends sweet-tart blackberry notes with bright citrus from lime and Cointreau, balanced by agave sweetness and the earthy, slightly minty herbal flavor of fresh thyme. The silver tequila keeps it light and crisp rather than oaky or heavy. It’s essentially a blackberry-thyme margarita variation—fruity, balanced, and great for summer or whenever you want something vibrant.
Background
“Back in Thyme” is a punny name often used for thyme-infused cocktails. The whiskey version is typically an Old Fashioned riff with bourbon, thyme simple syrup, and bitters. This tequila adaptation appears promoted by brands like Tequila Avión and Portón, giving it a margarita-like twist while highlighting the thyme.
You can easily customize it: use reposado tequila for more depth, adjust the agave for sweetness, or add a splash of soda for a spritzier feel. Fresh ingredients are key for the best thyme aroma and blackberry flavour. Enjoy responsibly!
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