Thyme Syrup

Syrups

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1.Dissolve sugar in water over low heat.
  2. 2.Add thyme sprigs and bring to a bare simmer for 2 minutes.
  3. 3.Remove from heat and steep an additional 15 minutes.
  4. 4.Fine strain through mesh, pressing gently.
  5. 5.Bottle and refrigerate.

Notes

  • Floral-herbaceous. Use in gin sours, Bee's Knees variants, and stone fruit cocktails.
  • Lasts 3-4 weeks refrigerated.
  • Lemon thyme is an excellent variation.

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Ingredient×1×2×4×8×16
Sugar500 grams1000 grams2000 grams4000 grams8000 grams
Water500 ml1000 ml2000 ml4000 ml8000 ml
Fresh Thyme Sprigs20 grams40 grams80 grams160 grams320 grams

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