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An apple thyme tonic mocktail served in a textured lowball glass over crushed ice, pale golden in color, garnished with a fresh thyme sprig on a white surface against a dark background.

Apple Thyme Tonic (N/A)

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A crisp apple and thyme mocktail with fresh lemon and gentle bubbles — light, herbaceous, and just bitter enough to feel like a real drink.

This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.​

COCKTAIL RECIPE

Makes 1 cocktail

2 oz apple juice
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz thyme simple syrup
2 oz tonic water
2 oz soda water
Fresh thyme sprig, for garnish

Make the thyme simple syrup using the recipe in Notes from the Bar. Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice and add the apple juice, lemon juice, and syrup. Top with tonic water and soda water, stir gently to combine, and garnish with a fresh thyme sprig.

NOTES FROM THE BAR

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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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