Blueberry Thyme Smash
I have a soft spot for a great smash, and this is a perfect example of why. That burst from muddled fresh blueberries and lemon gets a wonderful, savory counterpoint from the thyme. It’s balanced, complex, and seriously refreshing when built with a quality botanical gin.
Recipe Ingredients
2 oz. (60 ml) The Botanist Islay Dry Gin Add to Cart
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
4 lemon slices cut in 1/2 (remove seeds)
10-15 blueberries (depending on size)
4-6 thyme sprigs
Blueberries & bundle of thyme for garnish
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
4 lemon slices cut in 1/2 (remove seeds)
10-15 blueberries (depending on size)
4-6 thyme sprigs
Blueberries & bundle of thyme for garnish
Recipe Directions
1. In a shaker tin, combine the lemon slices, blueberries, thyme sprigs, and semi-rich simple syrup. Muddle firmly to extract the juices and express the oils.
2. Add The Botanist Islay Dry Gin.
3. Fill the shaker with ice.
4. Shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled.
5. Double strain into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice.
6. Garnish with fresh blueberries and a bundle of thyme.
2. Add The Botanist Islay Dry Gin.
3. Fill the shaker with ice.
4. Shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled.
5. Double strain into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice.
6. Garnish with fresh blueberries and a bundle of thyme.
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