Herbal Lemon Spritz

This Garden Herb Spritzer is a delightful summer cocktail infused with the bright flavors of lemon and thyme. The combination of white wine, lemon, and aromatic herbs creates a refreshing and aromatic drink that's perfect for warm weather gatherings. With a hint of sweetness and a splash of tonic water, this spritzer is a sophisticated and light option for outdoor entertaining.

Herbal Lemon Spritz

A refreshing and aromatic summer spritzer infused with lemon, thyme, and white wine.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 oz white wine, such as Chardonnay
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon (about 2 tbsp juice and 1 tsp zest)
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2-3 sprigs lemon thyme
  • Ice
  • 6 oz tonic water

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine white wine, lemon juice, 1/3 cup of water, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add lemon zest to the mixture and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat, add 1 bunch of thyme, and let it steep for 15 minutes.
  4. While the mixture is still warm, add a few more thyme sprigs, additional sugar, and lemon juice if desired.
  5. Strain the wine mixture into a container and place the container in a larger bowl filled halfway with ice. Add water to cover the ice and chill until cold and slushy, about 8 hours.
  6. Divide the chilled mixture among glasses and top off with tonic water. Add ice if desired and garnish with thyme sprigs.