SPARKLING WATERMELON THYME COCKTAIL
Looking for a refreshing and delicious summer drink? Look no further than this sparkling watermelon thyme recipe. Made with fresh watermelon and infused with the aromatic flavors of thyme, this drink is the perfect way to beat the heat and quench your thirst.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1¼ cup water
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
- 6 cups diced watermelon seedless or seeds removed
- 1 cup ice
- ¾ cup tequila or vodka
- 2 Tbsp orange liqueur we used Triple Sec
- Fresh thyme sprigs to garnish
Instructions
- First, make the simple syrup. Combine sugar and ¼ cup of the water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir frequently to dissolve the sugar. When boiling, remove from heat, add thyme, and stir for 1 minute. Let cool.
- Place the watermelon, 1 cup water, and ice in a blender on high for 2 minutes or until smoothly pureed. Add cooled simple syrup, tequila, and orange liqueur and blend until thoroughly combined. Pour into martini or margarita glasses and garnish with thyme sprigs.