Garden Thyme Spritz

This Garden Thyme Spritz is a delightful and refreshing white wine-based cocktail infused with lemon thyme and zest. It's the perfect beverage to enjoy on a warm summer day, with its citrusy and herbaceous flavors coming together to create a truly invigorating drink.

Garden Thyme Spritz

A refreshing white wine-based cocktail infused with lemon thyme and zest, perfect for warm summer days.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 5 oz white wine, such as Chardonnay
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2-3 sprigs lemon thyme
  • Ice
  • 6 oz tonic water

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine white wine, lemon juice, 1/4 cup water, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add lemon zest and simmer for 5 minutes over medium-low heat.
  3. Remove from heat, add 1 bunch of thyme, and let it steep for 15 minutes.
  4. While still warm, add a few more thyme sprigs, extra sugar, and lemon juice to taste.
  5. Strain the mixture into a container and place it in a bowl filled with ice. Add water to cover the ice and chill in the freezer until slushy, about 8 hours.
  6. Divide the mixture among glasses and top off with tonic water. Add ice if desired and garnish with thyme sprigs.