Strawberry & Thyme Switchel Cocktail

    Make the most of strawberry season with this tasty cocktail.
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    Leela Cyd’s Strawberry & Thyme Switchel

    Recipe by Leela Cyd

    Active TimeTotal TimeServings

    10 minutes

    25 minutes

    Makes 4

    Ingredients

    • 5 sprigs fresh thyme

    • 1/3 cup chopped fresh strawberries, plus 2 sliced strawberries, for garnish

    • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

    • 3 tbsp. pure maple syrup

    • 1-inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled and grated

    • Pinch of fine sea salt

    • Flat or sparkling water

    Preparation

    1. Strip the leaves from 1 thyme sprig. Place the leaves in a pint jar. Add the chopped strawberries, vinegar, maple syrup, ginger, and salt; using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, lightly mash the switchel base. Cover the jar with a lid and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 days.

    2. Strain the switchel base into a large liquid measuring cup. Divide among four pretty glasses filled with ice. Top with the water. Garnish with the remaining thyme sprigs and the sliced strawberries.