Strawberry-Thyme Lemonade

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Serves 8
Hands-On Time 20 min
Total Time 45 min
Nutritional Information
Nutritional Information

Per Serving
- Calories 122 calories
- Fat 0 g
- Sat Fat 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 1 mg
- Protein 0 g
- Carbohydrate 32 g
- Sugar 28 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Iron 0 mg
- Calcium 12 mg
July 2013

Combine the sugar, thyme, and 1 cup water in a small pot. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool and discard the thyme.

Combine the thyme syrup with the strawberries, lemon juice, and 5 cups cold water in a large pitcher. Chill for 30 minutes or up to 12 hours. Serve over ice, garnished with additional thyme. Add a splash of vodka, if desired.

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
8 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for serving
1 quart strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (from about 10 lemons)
splash of vodka (optional)

Directions

Combine the sugar, thyme, and 1 cup water in a small pot. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool and discard the thyme.
Combine the thyme syrup with the strawberries, lemon juice, and 5 cups cold water in a large pitcher. Chill for 30 minutes or up to 12 hours. Serve over ice, garnished with additional thyme. Add a splash of vodka, if desired.