Last year, my good friend Heidi created a line of flavored syrups, called
Not So Simple Syrup,
and I had the pleasure of trying a few of them. She and I are bonded in our love of cocktails and natural flavors are important to both of us. She works with a local bottler and uses only fresh ingredients. I was impressed the first time I tried them.
Since then, I've been having fun using all the different syrups in different drinks but my favorite remains the strawberry. It has such a clean, fresh taste and is so perfect for drinks. So even though strawberries are not in season right now, I can still make a strawberry cocktail. Her web site is up and running (and no, she's not paying me to say this) so I can order more syrups whenever I run out. Considering how easy this drink went down, I may be running out pretty quick. Cheers!
Per Serving:
2 oz. Gin
2 oz. Strawberry Not So Simple Syrup
1/2 oz. Lemon juice
2 oz. Lemon-lime soda
Leaves of two thyme sprigs
Add the syrup and thyme leaves to a cocktail shaker and muddle until the
leaves have broken down a bit. Add the gin and lemon juice and fill
the shaker with ice. Shake well and pour into a chilled cocktail
glass. Top with the lemon-lime soda and garnish with a sprig of thyme.
I'm thinking this is one of those cocktails that go down oh so very easy and can be quite dangerous. Especially to those who can't drink like they used to in younger days (ahem). I think I'd have to have at least two of these anyway. Sounds so tasty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful color and such a refreshing drink, Anita! I'm with Renee. I have a feeling these would go down way too easily.
ReplyDeleteI love the color and all the flavors going on here, Anita!
ReplyDeleteGin is probably one of my favorite cocktail ingredients. It's so fresh and crisp. Love this cocktail. Love that syrup!
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