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Can you guys believe it’s Memorial Day weekend already? Seems like this year is just flying by. Which, is fine by me – I’m tired of the harsh cold we’ve had all winter long. My poor rosemary bush kicked the bucket, she’s gotta be 10 years old – I transplanted her here from our townhouse on Chincoteague when we moved 7 years ago. One too many hard ground freezes I suppose… At any rate, I’m looking forward to sunny days at the beach and sandbar sooner rather than later. And this cocktail is perfect for warmer weather. A simple syrup is made with fresh blueberries, fresh thyme, sugar and water. Then the blueberry concoction is mixed with gin, St. Germain, and club soda for a little bubbly flair. It’s a wonderful combination of sweetness from the blueberries, herb notes from the elderflower liquor and the fresh thyme, and a crispness from the gin and twist of lemon. Very light and refreshing.Garnished with a few fresh berries and a sprig of thyme – it doesn’t get any prettier! I used Prairie Gin, it’s lighter in flavors than many other gins I’ve tried – but still great notes of juniper berries which is perfect in this cocktail. They were kind enough to send me a bottle of their gin, as well as one of their vodkas – and I’m looking forward to doing more experimentation at the bar with them! Be sure to stop by on Monday for another awesome blueberry recipe and a great giveaway to go along with it! I hope that everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend! Print Blueberry-Thyme Gin Smash For the syrup: 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed and dried 6 stems fresh thyme (small handful) 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water For the cocktail: 2 Tbsp bluberry-thyme syrup 2 ounce gin 1 ounce elderflower liquer (like St. Germain) 3-4 ounces club soda fresh blueberries, for garnish thyme sprigs, for garnish slice of lemon, for garnish ice Combine all of the syrup ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until berries burst open and have become very soft. Place a mesh strainer over a small bowl and push the berry mixture through to get out large chunks of skins and stems. Place berry puree in a small bowl or jar. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. To make the cocktails, fill glass with ice. Add blueberry-thyme syrup, gin, elderflower liquor, and top with club soda. Gently stir to combine. Garnish with slice of lemon, fresh berries, and a sprig of thyme or mint. Disclaimer: I received a bottle from Prairie Organic Spirits for review. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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| Title: | Blueberry Thyme Gin Smash |
| Descrition: | Can you guys believe it’s Memorial Day weekend already? Seems like this year is just flying by. Which, is fine by me – I’m tired of the harsh cold we’ve had all winter long. My poor rosemary bush kicked the bucket, she’s gotta be 10 years old – I transplanted her here from our townhouse on Chincoteague when we moved 7 years ago. One too many hard ground freezes I suppose… At any rate, I’m looking forward to sunny days at the beach and sandbar sooner rather than later. And this cocktail is perfect for warmer weather. A simple syrup is made with fresh blueberries, fresh thyme, sugar and water. Then the blueberry concoction is mixed with gin, St. Germain, and club soda for a little bubbly flair. It’s a wonderful combination of sweetness from the blueberries, herb notes from the elderflower liquor and the fresh thyme, and a crispness from the gin and twist of lemon. Very light and refreshing.Garnished with a few fresh berries and a sprig of thyme – it doesn’t get any prettier! I used Prairie Gin, it’s lighter in flavors than many other gins I’ve tried – but still great notes of juniper berries which is perfect in this cocktail. They were kind enough to send me a bottle of their gin, as well as one of their vodkas – and I’m looking forward to doing more experimentation at the bar with them! Be sure to stop by on Monday for another awesome blueberry recipe and a great giveaway to go along with it! I hope that everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend! Print Blueberry-Thyme Gin Smash For the syrup: 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed and dried 6 stems fresh thyme (small handful 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water For the cocktail: 2 Tbsp bluberry-thyme syrup 2 ounce gin 1 ounce elderflower liquer (like St. Germain 3-4 ounces club soda fresh blueberries, for garnish thyme sprigs, for garnish slice of lemon, for garnish ice Combine all of the syrup ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until berries burst open and have become very soft. Place a mesh strainer over a small bowl and push the berry mixture through to get out large chunks of skins and stems. Place berry puree in a small bowl or jar. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. To make the cocktails, fill glass with ice. Add blueberry-thyme syrup, gin, elderflower liquor, and top with club soda. Gently stir to combine. Garnish with slice of lemon, fresh berries, and a sprig of thyme or mint. Disclaimer: I received a bottle from Prairie Organic Spirits for review. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. |
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Blueberry Thyme Gin Smash
Can you guys believe it’s Memorial Day weekend already? Seems like this year is just flying by. Which, is fine by me – I’m tired of the harsh cold we’ve had all winter long. My poor rosemary bush kicked the bucket, she’s gotta be 10 years old – I transplanted her here from our townhouse on Chincoteague when we moved 7 years ago. One too many hard ground freezes I suppose… At any rate, I’m looking forward to sunny days at the beach and sandbar sooner rather than later. And this cocktail is perfect for warmer weather. A simple syrup is made with fresh blueberries, fresh thyme, sugar and water. Then the blueberry concoction is mixed with gin, St. Germain, and club soda for a little bubbly flair. It’s a wonderful combination of sweetness from the blueberries, herb notes from the elderflower liquor and the fresh thyme, and a crispness from the gin and twist of lemon. Very light and refreshing.Garnished with a few fresh berries and a sprig of thyme – it doesn’t get any prettier! I used Prairie Gin, it’s lighter in flavors than many other gins I’ve tried – but still great notes of juniper berries which is perfect in this cocktail. They were kind enough to send me a bottle of their gin, as well as one of their vodkas – and I’m looking forward to doing more experimentation at the bar with them! Be sure to stop by on Monday for another awesome blueberry recipe and a great giveaway to go along with it! I hope that everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend! Print Blueberry-Thyme Gin Smash For the syrup: 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed and dried 6 stems fresh thyme (small handful 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water For the cocktail: 2 Tbsp bluberry-thyme syrup 2 ounce gin 1 ounce elderflower liquer (like St. Germain 3-4 ounces club soda fresh blueberries, for garnish thyme sprigs, for garnish slice of lemon, for garnish ice Combine all of the syrup ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until berries burst open and have become very soft. Place a mesh strainer over a small bowl and push the berry mixture through to get out large chunks of skins and stems. Place berry puree in a small bowl or jar. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. To make the cocktails, fill glass with ice. Add blueberry-thyme syrup, gin, elderflower liquor, and top with club soda. Gently stir to combine. Garnish with slice of lemon, fresh berries, and a sprig of thyme or mint. Disclaimer: I received a bottle from Prairie Organic Spirits for review. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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