Key Lime Cocktail with Thyme Simple Syrup
Reinvent an old classic using our sparkling key lime cocktail with homemade thyme simple syrup recipe. Long title right? Well, it doesn’t take long to make and you’ll be sipping spiritedly in no time at all.
It only takes a few minutes to make your very own fresh simple syrup, and if thyme isn’t your favorite flavor, try using basil or rosemary instead. The rest of the ‘work’ is pouring your ingredients into a cocktail shaker then rattling your way to cocktail hour.
If you’re impressing guests, make sure to garnish with a small wheel of key lime and whichever herb you decided to use in the simple syrup. It’s a crowd-pleasure for sure!
Watch our video on how to make simple syrup!
Key Lime Cocktail with Thyme Simple Syrup Recipe
Turn a vodka soda into something glam with our sparkling key lime cocktail with thyme simple syrup.
Ingredients
Yield: 1 drink
- 2 oz vodka
- 2 Tbsp thyme and lime simple syrup
- juice of 3 key limes
- club soda
- slices lime, for garnish
- sprigs fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the vodka, simple syrup, and lime juice in a tall glass of ice. Give it a good stir and top with club soda. Garnish with a wedge of lime and a few sprigs of thyme. Enjoy!
Notes
We love vodka but this probably tastes great with gin too!
Calories: 216kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.04g, Saturated Fat: 0.01g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g, Sodium: 125mg, Potassium: 32mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 19g
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