Description
A simple, refreshing tequila cocktail spiked with tart lemon juice and herbal thyme.
Ingredients
- FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:
- 1 whole Lemon, Zest Only
- 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 1-½ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1-½ cup Water
- FOR THE COCKTAIL:
- 4 whole Lemons, Juiced
- ½ cups Silver Tequila
- 3 cups Club Soda Or Seltzer Water
- 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme, For Garnish
- 4 slices Lemon, For Garnish
Preparation
For the lemon-thyme simple syrup;
In a medium saucepan, add lemon zest, thyme sprigs, sugar and water. Bring to a low boil and reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool for 10 minutes.
For the cocktail;
Strain the syrup into a 1-liter pitcher and add the fresh lemon juice and tequila. Add a handful of ice cubes and fill the rest of the bottle with seltzer water. Stir well to combine. Add ice cubes, 1 sprig of thyme and a slice of lemon to a tall glass and top with cocktail. Sip and enjoy!
