Thyme of Your Life Cocktail
Herbs in cocktails is one of my new favourite things. Adds such a depth of flavour. Whether they’re muddled, infused, or simply snipped for a pretty and fragrant garnish, fresh herbs make a wonderful addition to summer cocktails.
A perfect pairing is gin and thyme, thyme adds that woodsy scent and flavour to the drink. My Thyme of Your Life cocktail mix is a perfect drink for that Saturday afternoon. You can also put on Dirty Dancing if you really want to elevate the experience π Who doesn’t want to drink and watch this classic film with Patrick Swayze?
Also check out my other cocktail recipe Act of Union for a different vibe. It’s one of my favs!
You can enjoy this cocktail all year round, it’s refreshing and a little tart. I snacked on salted nuts with herbs and a little arugula salad while sipping this one.
Thyme of Your Life Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp gin
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp of thyme simply syrup see recipe
- 3 tbsp tonic or soda water
Instructions
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Make a simple thyme syrup by bringing 2 cups water, 1 cup sugar, and 3 tablespoons fresh thyme to a simmer in a small saucepan.
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Let simmer for a few minutes then remove from heat and let infuse for another ten minutes.
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Strain into a jar.
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For each drink combine 2 tablespoons of gin, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons thyme syrup in a small glass.
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Stir well, add 4-5 ice cubes & top off with about 3 tablespoons tonic or soda water.
This is a variation on a drink I love made with Rosemary. I can’t wait to try your version for something out of my normal libations!!
R.I.P Patrick! I love trying new fancy cocktails but I haven’t had much luck with herbs…often the taste is too harsh for me or they taste like flowers to me. I may have to give this one a try. Thanks for sharing it.
thanks dia. give them a try, i had one with smoked rosemary infused last night. delish!
Yummy and pretty too!
I love Thyme!
Great photos and post! So pretty and delish sounding!