Serves 6
25 min
Country Thyme Lemonade
Recipe GLPR65c942fa516ab4
A refreshing homemade lemonade infused with aromatic fresh thyme and studded with fresh blueberries. This naturally sweetened beverage combines the tartness of fresh lemon juice with the warmth of thyme and the burst of berry flavor. Perfect for warm summer days or as a light, elegant refreshment any time of year.
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Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
5 sprigs fresh thyme
1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6 lemons)
4 cups water
1 to 1½ cups fresh blueberries
10 additional sprigs fresh thyme for serving and garnish
Ice cubes
Directions
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water. Bundle the 5 thyme sprigs together and secure with kitchen twine, then place into the saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the thyme-infused syrup cool completely to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Once cooled, carefully remove and discard the thyme bundle.
Pour the fresh lemon juice and 4 cups of water into a medium pitcher. Stir in the cooled thyme syrup until well combined.
To serve, fill individual glasses with ice cubes. In each glass, gently muddle approximately ¼ cup of fresh blueberries along with 1-2 sprigs of fresh thyme to release their flavors.
Pour the prepared thyme lemonade over the muddled berries and ice in each glass.
Garnish each serving with a fresh sprig of thyme and serve immediately.
