The Absorbent Martini
A refreshing cocktail where fresh herbs and citrus slowly infuse into gin, creating a layered, aromatic drink. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup 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 180 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
- 2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup ice
- for garnish lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 fresh thyme sprigs with 1/2 oz simple syrup until fragrant and slightly crushed.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz gin, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1 cup ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass, discarding the thyme sprigs. Garnish with a lemon twist, expressing the oils over the drink by twisting the peel over the surface.
