Thyme-Infused Gin Lemonade
Move over, Mikes, there's a new favorite hard lemonade in town. This recipe for Thyme-Infused Gin Lemonade is a delightful summer treat, combining the refreshing flavors of lemonade with the herbal infusion of thyme. It's a harmonious blend of sweetness and tartness, with a hint of botanical elegance from the thyme. This cocktail captures the essence of a tranquil summer evening, evoking the image of sitting on a porch swing, sipping a delightful concoction, and savoring the simple pleasures of life.
Thyme-Infused Gin Lemonade
A delightful and refreshing gin lemonade infused with the aromatic essence of thyme.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup gin
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, 1 cup water, and thyme to make a thyme-infused simple syrup.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, cover it with a lid, and allow it to cool for 15 minutes. Then, remove and discard the thyme.
- In a glass pitcher, combine the thyme-infused simple syrup, remaining water, fresh lemon juice, and gin. Stir the mixture until well blended.
- Serve the Thyme-Infused Gin Lemonade cold with ice and garnish with a sprig of thyme. Enjoy!