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Strawberry Thyme Vodka Lemonade Cocktail Recipe

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: cocktail
Servings: 2

Ingredients

Strawberry Thyme Simple Syrup

  • ½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed and rough chopped*
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¾ cup water

Cocktails

  • ¼ cup Strawberry Thyme Simple Syrup
  • ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 oz vodka
  • ice
  • club soda

Instructions

  • Make your simple syrup: In a small saucepan, bring the syrup ingredients to a boil, then reduce to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, allow syrup to cool, and strain through a fine mesh sieve into a medium sized jar or airtight container, pressing fruit to make sure you get every last drop of liquid. Makes 1 cup.
    2. Make the Cocktail: Fill 2 large glasses halfway with ice.
    3. Combine vodka, lemon juice, and strawberry thyme simple syrup by stirring well, or shaking in a cocktail shaker.
    4. Fill each glass halfway with strawberry lemonade and vodka mixture, and top with club soda.
    5. Garnish with strawberries, thyme sprigs and lemon slices.
    Makes 2 drinks.