Thyme Lemonade
This thyme lemonade is the perfect drink for summer heat. Paired with gin, it also makes for a lovely year-round cocktail.
Photo source: Beyond Bartending
Adapted from Martha Stewart
| Yield: 8 servings | Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes |
Ingredients
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 bunch fresh thyme, plus sprigs, for garnish (optional)
2 cups fresh lemon juice (from about 10 lemons)
1 cup gin (for the cocktail version)
Preparation
In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, thyme, and 1 cup water to a boil; stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, gin (if using), and 6 cups cold water; strain into a large pitcher. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour (and up to 1 week). Serve over ice, garnished with thyme sprigs, if desired.