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Green Tea and Thyme Palmer
Spring 2024
Light and refreshing, this contemporary twist on the classic Arnold Palmer makes for a delicate afternoon sip. Earthy, astringent green tea is rejuvenated with a thyme-forward syrup and tart lemon. Topping with a low-alcohol canned, carbonated Vodka and Soda adds a gorgeous effervescence and clean, crisp finish without a full serving of alcohol.
Makes 1 drink
4 oz chilled, unsweetened brewed green tea
3/4 oz chilled Honey Thyme Syrup (recipe follows)
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
4 oz canned, carbonated lemon‑flavoured Vodka and Soda, such as Ace Hill Lemon Vodka Soda (LCBO 14485, 355 mL)
Sprig of thyme and/or lemon wheel for garnish
1. Fill a highball glass half-full with ice and pour in the green tea, syrup and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
2. Pour over the Vodka and Soda and stir gently. Garnish with a lemon wheel or sprig of thyme.
Makes 1 drink
HONEY THYME SYRUP
Stir 1/2 cup (125 mL) honey, 1/2 cup (125 mL) water and 4 sprigs thyme together in a small pot and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring periodically. Remove from heat, cool and strain into a glass jar. Cover with a lid and refrigerate until well-chilled, approximately 4 hours. Syrup will keep 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge.
Makes 3/4 cup (175 mL) syrup, enough for 6 drinks
