Lemon Thyme Gin and Tonic

Ingredients

Servings

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

50 g

Granulated Sugar

60 mL

Water

5 sprigs

Fresh Lemon Thyme Leaves

2 sprigs

Fresh Basil

60 mL

Gin

150 mL

Tonic Water

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

To make the Lemon Thyme Simple, heat Granulated Sugar (50 g) and Water (60 mL) over medium until sugar is melted. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Add half of the Fresh Lemon Thyme Leaves (3 sprigs) and let cool 15 - 20 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the thyme from the syrup and store in an airtight jar.

Step 4

To make the cocktail, add Gin (60 mL) as much simple syrup as you'd like (depending on how sweet you want the drink), and a few leaves of Fresh Basil (2 sprigs) to your glass.

Step 5

Add Tonic Water (150 mL) slowly, then add ice cubes.

Step 6

Garnish with a few additional sprigs of Fresh Lemon Thyme Leaves (2 sprigs) and enjoy!