Elderflower-Thyme Sparkling Cooler

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A delicate floral drink with earthy thyme notes, ideal for garden gatherings. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together elderflower syrup, fresh lemon juice, fresh thyme sprigs for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 2 Cocktails cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1/4 cup elderflower syrup and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds to blend.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 fresh thyme sprigs to the shaker and gently muddle for 10 seconds to release their aromatic oils.
  3. Step 3: Strain the mixture into a chilled pitcher using a fine-mesh strainer, pressing to extract all liquid while leaving thyme behind.
  4. Step 4: Pour 2 cups chilled sparkling water into the pitcher and stir once to mix. Serve over ice in stemmed glasses.

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