

As Leonard Nimoy passes today at the age of 83, BourbonBlog.com is proud to feature a cocktail created by mixologist Anthony Caporale, host of the hit Off-Broadway musical comedy The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking.

The name and theme of this cocktail originated from the second season premiere episode of Star Trek titled “Amok Time: (originally appeared on September 15, 1967 as episode #30, production #34). In “Amok Time,” Spock traveled to Vulcan as he was granted his first request for shore-leave in his entire career. Eventually in this episode, T’Pring invoked a physical challenge between Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock.

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Amok Thyme

-In a mixing glass half-filled with ice, add:

2 oz. Bourbon1/2 oz. Thyme Honey Syrup (make it by steeping 4 thyme sprigs in 1/2 cup each honey and hot water for 15 minutes)

-Stir until chilled and diluted.

-Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, add:

2 dashes Lemon Bitters

-Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig.