Muddled Lemon and Thyme Sparkler
A bright, herbaceous drink that captures summer's essence with fresh lemon and thyme, fizzing to life with sparkling water for a revitalizing sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together fresh thyme sprigs, fresh lemon juice, honey 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 120 calories and feeds 1, 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.
Ingredients
- 6 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 12 oz sparkling water
- 6 ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Muddle 6 fresh thyme sprigs in a cocktail shaker with 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp honey until thyme is fragrant and honey dissolves, about 30 seconds.
- Step 2: Add 6 ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 seconds to chill and combine.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled glass filled with ice, top with 12 oz sparkling water, and stir gently to distribute the herbs.
