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Lime, Thyme and Quince Gin Cocktail

November 12, 2016 By All That I'm Eating 20 Comments

I made my quince gin as a way to use some of those delicious fuzzy fruits that grow in the garden. The gin has come out a wonderful, pale canary yellow colour and makes a divine gin and tonic. It is in fact so delicious that it deserved a mix up of its own, something to complement the quince’s distinctive flavour. I love using herbs in drinks and puddings and I wanted to add a botanical twang to this drink. A Lime, Thyme and Quince Gin Cocktail is the way forward. Trust me.

Lime, Thyme and Quince Gin Cocktail - ready to drink

Ingredients

You will need (per drink):

  • 50ml quince gin (recipe here)
  • Juice ½ lime
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • Tonic

Method

Roll your lime ferociously before halving and squeezing it out to get as much juice as possible. Put the juice into a small glass with the sprig of thyme. Muddle the lime and thyme together to release the oils from the thyme. Strain the infused lime juice into a serving glass.

Add the quince gin to the lime juice and give it all a mix. Top up with tonic and serve. You can stick another thyme sprig in the glass to make it look snazzy if you like. I did. Yolo.

If you’ve got ice cubes at your disposal then a couple would make a welcome addition to this drink.

Quince Gin and Tonic with Lime and Thyme

Considering this looks like quite a summery drink it screams of autumn flavours. Quince is such an autumnal fruit and woody herbs like thyme always make me think of slow cooking, roasts and chilly evenings. If you’ve not tried quinces before I thoroughly recommend you scour your local greengrocers or farmers’ markets to track some down; they are so worth finding. They have such a fantastic, almost tropical flavour which coupled with sharp lime and earthy thyme is a cocktail certainly worth trying. If you absolutely cannot find quinces you could always plant a tree, or failing that, you could use pears.

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Filed Under: Autumn, Cocktails, Drinks, Fruit, Gin, Herbs, Lime, November, Quince, Recipes By Month, Seasons, Thyme Tagged With: cocktail, gin, recipe

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Comments

  1. David says

    November 12, 2016 at 23:56

    Oh, I wish I could find quinces easily here. I would so love to make this!

    BTW, any recommendations for York or London? Will be in York pre-Christmas and London for the New Year.

    Reply
    • Caroline Taylor says

      November 14, 2016 at 12:43

      Hi David, plenty of recommendations – I shall hop over to your blog now!

      Reply
  2. angiesrecipes says

    November 13, 2016 at 15:02

    That sounds and looks like a lovely cocktail!

    Reply
  3. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    November 14, 2016 at 17:12

    I’ve never had quince before and don’t even know if we can get around here, but the drink sure sounds wonderful with the gin and thyme! Such a great way to use the thyme that is still hanging around in the garden 🙂

    Reply
  4. cheri says

    November 14, 2016 at 20:40

    Hi Caroline, every onc e in a blue moon we are able to find quince but not too often, looks refreshing.

    Reply
  5. Kushi says

    November 15, 2016 at 04:34

    This sounds amazing!

    Reply
  6. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    November 15, 2016 at 12:04

    Oooh yummy! So much yes to this pretty looking lime thyme quince gin cocktail. I wish I could enjoy them right away.

    Reply
  7. David | Spiced says

    November 15, 2016 at 13:38

    I totally remember than quince gin! Love this version as I’m a fan of any sort of drink with fresh herbs in it. 🙂 Also, I’m still chuckling over the idea of rolling the lime “ferociously”!

    Reply
  8. Alida says

    November 15, 2016 at 13:40

    Very nice your cocktail, refreshing and easy to make. You are very good at creating gins! I love your other recipes too.

    Reply
  9. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

    November 16, 2016 at 05:21

    I really have to start experimenting with gin! This sounds so refreshing 🙂

    Reply
  10. Lorraine Not Quite Nigella says

    November 16, 2016 at 06:57

    Loving the sound of this quince gin! I really must make a batch for Christmas gifts! 😀

    Reply
  11. Not Quite Nigella says

    November 16, 2016 at 06:57

    Loving the sound of this quince gin! I really must make a batch for Christmas gifts! 😀

    Reply
  12. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    November 16, 2016 at 15:25

    I don’t believe I’ve ever had quince gin! Love gin, so gotta remedy that. 🙂 Looks great — thanks!

    Reply
  13. marcie says

    November 16, 2016 at 18:41

    Quince is so underused and I love it! Great addition to this cocktail!

    Reply
  14. Evelyne CulturEatz says

    November 16, 2016 at 21:55

    I really liek the term you used: botanical twang! I agree some herbs are perfect in cocktials, a beuatiful one here taking the gin tonic up a few nothces.

    Reply
  15. Ruby & Cake says

    November 16, 2016 at 22:53

    I love flavoured gins – sloe gin is my favourite at the moment but definitely need to try a quince version. Gorgeous!

    Reply
  16. Monica says

    November 17, 2016 at 19:41

    I have so much to learn when it comes to cocktails. This sounds great and that sprig of thyme is so nice.

    Reply
  17. Emma | Bake Then Eat says

    November 18, 2016 at 22:01

    I need this in my life, can’t beat a good gin and tonic!

    Reply
  18. Sammie says

    November 20, 2016 at 13:09

    I totally some of that quince gin in my life – this cocktail would take my gin and tonic game to the next level!

    Reply
  19. Emily says

    December 20, 2016 at 16:07

    I am a big fan of quince gin and I think this will be one of the best quince gin cocktail ever! What a wonderful drink with the making is not too difficult. And the flavor of lime and thyme is the perfect choice for a cocktail!

    Reply

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