Be Still My Beating Heart

as featured on the Rachael Ray Show

Ingredients:

• 3 sprigs thyme, plus 2 for garnish

• 1 egg white (optional)

• 1 ½ ounces vodka

• 1 ounce crème de cassis

• ¾ ounce lemon juice

• 4 dashes bitters (John likes Peychaud's)