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thyme simple syrup

Thyme Simple Syrup for Drinks and Cocktails

A thyme herb flavored simple syrup to flavor cocktails, juices or teas.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
COURSE Drinks
CUISINE American
SERVINGS 6

Equipment

Small Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 8 sprigs Thyme - fresh

Instructions
 

  • In a small sauce pan, add water, sugar and thyme. 
  • Heat over a medium flame until sugar is completely dissolved into the water and mixture turns clear.  
  • On low heat for one extra minute, gently press down on thyme sprigs and bruise them to release their fragrance and flavor.
  • Turn heat off and cover. Let sit and steep for an additional 8 minutes.
  • Once cooled, strain into a glass jar.
  • Chill and keep in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.  Use to flavor cocktails, juices and teas.

Notes

The flavor of the thyme syrup is mild and sweet.  It adds a light herbal quality to the cocktail.
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