Strawberry-Thyme Lemonade
Strawberry-Thyme Lemonade! Sweet strawberries, take the pucker out of fresh-squeezed lemon juice in this delicious version of classic lemonade. The addition of homemade thyme-infused simple syrup adds a delightfully herbaceous note. It’s spring in a glass!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
For Thyme Simple Syrup:
- ½ cup water
- ½ sugar
- 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
For Lemonade:
- 8 ounces strawberries hulled & chopped
- ⅔ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- Thyme Simple Syrup to taste
- 3 cups water
Instructions
Make Thyme Simple Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar and bring to a boil. Let boil for about 1 minute until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and immediately add thyme sprigs. Allow to steep for 8-10 minutes. Discard thyme sprigs.
Make Lemonade
- Meanwhile, blend strawberries, lemon juice and about a cup of water in a food processor or blender until completely smooth.
- Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer and strain into a container with a spout or the pitcher you will serve it in, pressing on solids. Discard any pulp.
- Stir in another 2 cups of water and simple syrup to taste -- the amount will vary depending on how sweet/tart/concentrated you like your lemonade. I used a little more than ¼ cup of simple syrup.
- Refrigerate until cold and serve over ice. Garnish with a sprig of thyme and strawberry or lemon slice if desired.
Notes
*Amount of water added will depend on how concentrated you like your lemonade.