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    Home » Recipes » Cocktail Recipes » Strawberry Thyme Lemonade

    Published: Jun 20, 2013 · Modified: Nov 8, 2020 by Linda Warren

    Strawberry Thyme Lemonade

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    This Strawberry Thyme Lemonade tastes amazing, made with or without vodka, fresh strawberries, refreshing zesty lemon and a touch of thyme. It will help you beat the summer heat & have you cooling down in no time!

    2 mason jars filled with lemonade and garnished with strawberry, lemon slice and red and white striped straw.

    There are so many advantages to living in Southern Florida, beautiful beaches, azure blue skies, palm trees, eating outdoors most of the year but, when the summer heat hits, you better have a host of refreshing drinks, like this Strawberry Thyme Lemonade, sitting in the fridge  to cool you down.

    Overhead shot of filled mason jars with strawberries around it and a yello napkin with a thyme sprig on it.

    This summer sipper is easy to make although it takes a little time to make the simple syrup. But the taste is well worth it! It gives it a nice herbal edge that your normal lemonade is missing. I guess you could say it lends a gourmet touch to regular lemonade. Not to mention the strawberries! We have them by the boatloads in the store now and Costco has a huge container that is inexpensive and just begging me to buy and make something yummy with it.

    FAQs about simple syrup

    What is the proper way to store simple syrup?

    Place in an airtight jar and store in the refrigerator.

    How long does simple syrup last?

    A plain simple syrup, or one using just herbs or spices, will keep about 2-3 months in the refrigerator while flavored using fruits and purees will only last 1-2 weeks.

    Do I have to sterilize the container that I store it in?

    If you are not using the entire quantity right away, the jar needs to be sterilized by filling the container with boiling water then emptied. It is also a good idea to poor  boiling water over the lid.

    Can I make other flavors of simple syrup with this method?

    Most definitely! This syrup is using the one to one method where sugar and water are equal parts. Just add about 8-oz of fruit to the mix and boil for about 20 minutes then strain and refrigerate. You can also add a bunch of mint or other herbs as well.

     

    Closeup across lip of mason jar showing pink colored lemonade with strawberry, lemon slice and thyme garnish.

    There are so many things to make with strawberries that it is always hard to choose. So I usually make them all in the span of a few months. You know, things like Strawberry Shortcake, Red, White & Blue Salad and Strawberry Spa Water. But now that the thyme in my garden is going crazy, I thought this cool beverage would be perfect! I made mine with vodka but you can easily leave it out for a go-to drink all day long. Either way, it's amazing!

    You've just got to give it a try and I guarantee you'll be cooling down in no time!

    More cool summer drinks

    Top 20 Summertime Drinks - Everything from refreshing waters to lemonades to amazing cocktails to help you beat the heat all summer long.

    Malibu Pineapple Sgroppino - A cool, refreshing combination of coconut rum, prosecco and pineapple sorbet. The perfect cocktail for summer and backyard BBQs.

    Peach Lemonade - Bring your lemonade up a notch by adding peach syrup & ripe peaches to the mix. Nothing is better to quench your thirst on a hot summer days than a refreshingly sweet peach lemonade.

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    2 glasses of vodka lemonade showing sliced strawberries floating in drink with strawberries and lemon beside them.

    Strawberry Thyme Lemonade

    This Strawberry Thyme Lemonade tastes amazing, made with or without vodka, and will help you beat the summer heat & have you cooling down in no time!
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Simple syrup: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 146kcal
    Author: Linda Warren

    Ingredients

    Simple Syrup (make ahead of time)

    • 1 cup sugar
    • 8 thyme sprigs
    • 1 cup water

    Lemonade

    • 1 quart strawberries, hulled & sliced
    • 1-½ cups fresh lemon juice
    • 5 cups water
    • Vodka (optional)
    • Garnish: thyme sprigs, strawberries, lemon slices

    Instructions

    • To make simple syrup, place sugar, thyme sprigs and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and heat, stirring often, until sugar is dissolved. 
    • When sugar has dissolved, remove pan from heat and let cool. Once cool, discard thyme sprigs.
    • To make lemonade, combine the simple syrup with remaining ingredients, except vodka, in a pitcher and place in refrigerator to cool.
    • When ready to serve, pour into glasses filled with ice, add a splash (1-½ oz) of vodka, if using, then garnish with a slice of lemon, a strawberry and a sprig of thyme.

    Notes

    Nutrition facts are for the non-alcoholic version. Add 98 calories per serving if adding vodka.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

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