Health & Fitness
Victoria's Thyme Lemonade
Since the weather has turned hot I have to admit that I've been really into making iced drinks lately.
Victoria's Thyme Lemonade
Since the weather has turned hot I have to admit that I’ve been really into making iced drinks lately.
Lemonade is hard to beat as the summer beverage. Here is a nice variation on the much loved basic lemonade. If you want to make this an adult drink then add 6 ounces of vodka and make sure to hide your “amped” lemonade from the kids!
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INGREDIENTS:
- 1 bunch thyme
- 1 and 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups cold water
- Extra thyme sprigs for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
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In a medium saucepan bring the thyme, sugar and water to a simmer over a medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let
cool for 15 minutes.
Strain the sugar water into a pitcher filled with ice. Now stir in the lemon juice and the cold water. Serve over ice with thyme sprigs and lemon slices for garnish.
Serves four thirsty people!
