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Thyme and Graperfruit cocktail.

Thyme and Grapefruit Cocktail

This is a twist on the classic Greyhound. This is made with a Thyme simple syrup that adds an herby freshness to this bright and light cocktail!
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Thyme Simple Syrup:15 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocktail, grapefruit, grapefruit cocktail, refreshing cocktail, summer cocktail, thyme simple syrup
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 623kcal
Author: Mollie

Ingredients

Thyme Simple Syrup

  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 5 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • pinch salt

Cocktail Ingredients

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Thyme Simple Syrup
  • 2 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 2 oz Sparkling water

Instructions

Thyme Simple Syrup

  • Bring Water to a boil.
  • Turn off heat and add sugar and pinch of salt and stir until it has dissolved.
  • Gently Roll sprigs of thyme in your hands and then add to the sugar water mixture.
  • Stir the thyme into the sugar and water mixture and let it steep until the mixture cools.
  • Once cooled, strain the thyme simple syrup into a jelly or mason jar.
  • Store in the fridge until you are ready to use!

Cocktail

  • Wet rim of lowball glass with a little bit of grapefruit juice and then dip it in plate of sugar of your choice. I like the big grainy sugars!
  • Fill glass with ice.
  • Add vodka, simple syrup and grapefruit juice and stir together.
  • Top with sparkling water. Give it a gentle stir, and serve with a sprig of thyme.
  • Cheers!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 128g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 127g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg