Apple & Thyme Cooler
The bourbon in this drink is optional, which means you can enjoy it all day every day.
Photography by Christopher Testani
Recipe by Joe Piccirillo
Start to Finish: 15 minutes (plus 15 minutes for cooling) | Servings: 4 |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 1/2 cups apple juice
- 1 1/2 cups club soda
- Ice
- 1 cup bourbon (optional)
Preparation
In small saucepan, bring sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 5 thyme sprigs to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 10 minutes. Let thyme syrup cool to room temperature; strain into large pitcher. Stir in apple juice, club soda, ice, and bourbon (if using). Garnish with remaining 5 thyme sprigs.
