Get ready to meet your new favorite flavor combo: Blueberry and Thyme. Who would have imagined these two flavors pair so well together, but honestly they really do! The sweet tartness from the blueberries mixed with the sharp, almost minty flavor from the thyme create such harmony in a glass! Add some vodka and you have the ultimate cocktail to sip and enjoy after a long busy day! Keep reading below on how you can create your very own Blueberry Thyme cocktail today!
Create Your Blueberry Thyme Cocktail
When you think of thyme you most likely thinking of cooking, not cocktails. However Thyme is becoming more and more popular as an add in and a garnish for cocktails! Fresher the better in our opinion. One trick with thyme is you need to really let it soak and really muddle it up good to really release those amazing flavors into your cocktail. So ensure you have a good muddler on hand before you get started on this one.
Slush Blueberry Thyme Cocktail Version
Who doesn’t love a good slushy cocktail to enjoy on a hot summers day? We know we are HUGE fans of them. So we figured we would include a few hot tips on how to turn this amazing cocktail into a slush. You will need a couple cups of crushed ice to mix in with your drink, if you are worried about watering down you drink simply increase your amounts. You can also freeze your blueberry juice instead and crush it up before mixing in your other ingredients. both methods will make a delicious slush to enjoy with friends!
Blueberry Thyme Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 oz blueberry juice
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional)
- 2 oz vodka
- club soda
- sprig of thyme and fresh blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a tall glass, combine the leaves from one sprig of thyme and the lemon juice and muddle to release the flavors. If you want to release a lot of flavor, let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Thyme leaves are much more difficult to muddle than the classic mint or basil, due to their size.
- Add the blueberry juice and simple syrup (optional) and stir.
- Top with ice cubes and then top with club soda. Add a sprig of thyme and fresh blueberries to garnish. Enjoy!
Blueberry Thyme Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 oz blueberry juice
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional)
- 2 oz vodka
- club soda
- sprig of thyme and fresh blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a tall glass, combine the leaves from one sprig of thyme and the lemon juice and muddle to release the flavours. If you want to release a lot of flavor, let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Thyme leaves are much more difficult to muddle than the classic mint or basil, due to their size.
- Next, add the blueberry juice and simple syrup (optional) and stir.
- Top with ice cubes and then top with club soda. Add a sprig of thyme and fresh blueberries to garnish. Enjoy!
