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Apple Thyme Bourbon Smash

This cocktail combines sweet apples, aromatic thyme, and bourbon for a refreshing experience. Perfect for cozy gatherings or winding down after a long day.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup sweet red apples, diced
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup organic sugar
  • 4 sprigs dried thyme
  • 3 oz apple thyme simple syrup (made previously)
  • 1 ½ oz bourbon
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 oz soda water (lemon or unflavored)
  • 3 slices of apple (optional, for garnish)
  • 12 sprigs dried thyme (optional, for garnish)
  • Ice

Instructions

  • Combine diced apples, water, organic sugar, and dried thyme in a saucepan and boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until syrup thickens.
  • Let syrup cool completely.
  • Muddle apple pieces with cooled syrup in a cocktail shaker.
  • Shake with ice until chilled.
  • Pour syrup, bourbon, lemon juice, and soda water into a glass with ice.
  • Garnish with apple slices and thyme, then serve.

Notes

Ensure the syrup cools completely for best flavor.
Adjust bourbon quantity to your taste.
Experiment with fresh thyme for a bolder flavor.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg