Thyme Will Tell Sour

Select and pre-chill an Old Fashioned glass.

Prepare a garnish by twisting a strip of lemon zest and setting aside a sprig of fresh thyme.

Muddle the thyme leaves in the base of a shaker, ensuring the leaves are stripped from the stem.

Add the bourbon whiskey, maple syrup, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to the shaker.

Shake the mixture vigorously with ice.

Fine strain the cocktail into the pre-chilled Old Fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.

Express the lemon zest twist over the cocktail to release its oils, then discard the twist.

Garnish the drink with the fresh thyme sprig.