Strawberry Thyme Vodka Lemonade Cocktail Recipe

A great spring and summer sipper, this Strawberry Vodka Lemonade with homemade strawberry and thyme simple syrup is a refreshing, easy cocktail, made with fresh lemon, fresh or frozen strawberries, and fresh thyme sprigs. The perfect drink for a hot day!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: cocktail

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lemonade, simple syrup, strawberries, thyme, vodka

Servings:

Calories: 215kcal

Equipment

small saucepan
simple syrup

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.

Notes

While this recipe calls for strawberries, you could use an equal portion of raspberries or blackberries- and this would still be delicious.

If you don't have honey on hand, you could use an equal portion of sugar or agave syrup.

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