Lemon Thyme Simple Syrup

Ingredients

  • 0.25 c sugar
  • 0.25 c water
  • 1 lemon's worth of zest
  • 4 g of thyme (including stems)
 

Protocol

  1. Combine sugar, water, and lemon zest in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until all sugar dissolves. 
  2. Add thyme and simmer 3 minutes.
  3. Remove pan from heat, let sit for 10 minutes, then strain.
  4. Let cool completely, then store in the fridge.
 

Try out this cocktail:    Spike the Tea

 
 
  • 1.5 oz gin + 0.5 oz lemon thyme simple syrup + 4 oz black tea + 0.5 oz lemon juice + lemon wedge + ice
  • Put gin, syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker, agitate, pour over rocks. Squeeze lemon wedge, serve. 
Caitlin Phillips