When I was out in CA we made this drink on New Year’s Eve and it was awesome! I saw an episode of Giada de Laurentis where she made a berry thyme jam that sounded awesome. I’m not sure why, I must have been a bit thirsty, but I thought it would make an amazing drink. I’ve started to see a lot of herbs that I usually think of as being savory in drinks. My Mom just spent some time with my future sister-in-law’s sister. (Did you follow along there?)  She told her about a drink with basil in it that she likes. I’m gonna get the recipe and I’ll share that with you too. It’s one of my new favorite things. Isn’t this beautiful? It tastes even better than it looks too!
Ingredients
Thyme Simple Syrup
- 1 c water
- 1 c granulated sugar
- half a bunch of thyme this isn't exact just enough to flavor the water
Thyme Berry Sparkler
- Blackberries fresh or frozen defrosted
- 1 oz gin
- 2 oz St. Germain
- 2 oz Thyme simple syrup
- club soda
Instructions
Thyme Simple Syrup
- combine sugar, water and thyme in a saucepan and boil over med high heat until sugar is dissolved
- allow to completely cool
Thyme Berry Sparkler
- combine all ingredients except berries and club soda in an ice filled shaker
- place berries in bottom of glass and smash a bit
- add ice to glass
- pour contents of shaker into glass
- top off with club soda
- and enjoy!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
This sounds so refreshing and tasty! I love the thyme addition. I saw this on Strut Your Stuff at Six Sisters, and we’d love to have you join us at Saturday Night Fever tomorrow night too if you are looking for a new party!
Aubrey says
Thanks Andi! I’d love to check it out. 🙂
Krisztina @ krisztinawilliams.com says
Oh that looks so yummy! I love blackberries.
Aubrey says
Thanks Krisztina! They’re one of my favorites. 🙂