BLUEBERRY AND THYME COLLINS

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     beverage

Time 2h4m

Yield 4 servings (2 2/3 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/3 cups apple-thyme simple syrup, recipe follows
1 cup gin (recommended: Bombay Sapphire)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
Ice
1/4 cup blueberry jam
Club soda, chilled
Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish
20 (4-inch) long sprigs fresh thyme
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups 100 percent apple juice (recommended: Martinelli's)

Steps:

  • In a pitcher, combine the syrup, gin and lemon juice. Refrigerate for 2 hours. To serve, add ice and half of the gin mixture to a martini shaker. Add 2 tablespoons of blueberry jam. Shake well and pour into ice-filled Collins glasses. Add a splash of club soda and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Gently crush the thyme sprigs and put them in a small saucepan. Add the sugar and apple juice. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 30 minutes. Strain before using.

roshan Puja234
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This cocktail is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less simple syrup.


Christine Clemans
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This is a great cocktail for a hot summer day. It's refreshing and flavorful, and the blueberries and thyme add a nice touch of sweetness and herbiness.


Evan Malcolm
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I love the tartness of the blueberries and the earthiness of the thyme in this cocktail. It's a really well-balanced drink.


DARKNES
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This cocktail is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it!


Sudhir K.C
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I've made this cocktail several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect drink to serve at a party or get-together.


Patrica Claxton
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This is one of the most unique cocktails I've ever had. The blueberries and thyme are a perfect combination.


Shahid Kori
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I made this cocktail for my book club meeting and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a new favorite!


kimbugwe Mulo
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I wasn't sure about the thyme at first, but it really works in this cocktail. It gives it a nice earthy flavor that complements the blueberries well.


Austine Eguaba
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This is a great summer cocktail. It's light and refreshing, and the blueberries and thyme add a nice touch of sweetness and herbiness.


Rajkumar Dhevkota
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The blueberries and thyme really shine through in the flavor.


Okolie Dennis
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This cocktail is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of blueberries and thyme.


Umer Azeem
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the blueberries and thyme.