Apple Thyme Tonic (N/A)
A crisp apple and thyme mocktail with fresh lemon and gentle bubbles. Light, herbaceous, and perfectly balanced between bright and refreshing.
Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.
Ingredients
2 ounces apple juice
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
½ ounce thyme simple syrup
2 ounces tonic water
2 ounces soda water
Instructions
Fill a lowball or rocks glass with ice.
Add the reduced apple juice, lemon juice, and thyme simple syrup.
Top with tonic water and soda water.
Gently stir to combine.
Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig.
Notes from the Bar
Thyme Simple Syrup
To make thyme simple syrup, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Add a few sprigs of fresh thyme and heat gently until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, let steep for 10 to 15 minutes, then strain and cool.
Balance Tip
The lemon juice is doing important work here. It brightens the apple and keeps the drink crisp rather than sweet. Stick close to the measurement for the best balance.
Tonic Choice
A clean, lightly bitter tonic works best. Avoid overly sweet or heavily flavored tonics, which can overpower the thyme.
Mocktail Note
This drink is fully non alcoholic and makes a beautiful alternative to a classic gin and tonic.
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Make It a Date Nite
This cocktail is part of something bigger for us. It's a ritual we return to week after week.
Each week, we create a Date Nite designed around one drink, one thoughtful menu, and the feeling of slowing down together. The kind of night where the table is set with intention, the music hums softly in the background, and the evening unfolds without rushing.
For this Date Nite, we’ve paired a cocktail with a cozy, make-ahead-friendly menu, so you can enjoy the process without spending the whole night in the kitchen. We also include little touches we love like timing notes, a head start option, and a playlist to set the mood. Feel to pair the meal with any of our cocktails.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence. And turning an ordinary night at home into something that feels quietly special.
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Kevin & Kate
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