Blueberry Ginger Thyme Mocktails (or Homemade Sodas)
With the juicy blueberries, a little kick from the fresh ginger, and earthy notes from the garden thyme... this is a simple syrup you'll want to keep on hand!
PREP:
5
MINS
HOURS
COOK:
10
MINS
HOURS
TOTAL:
15
Ingredients
Servings: 8
For the Blueberry Ginger Thyme Simple Syrup:
- 16 oz. Frozen or Fresh Blueberries
- 1 cup Water
- 3/4 cup Granulated Cane Sugar
- 2" Fresh Ginger, grated or chopped into small pieces
- 2 tbsp. Fresh Thyme Leaves
- Juice of 1 Lemon
For a SINGLE Mocktail:
- 6 oz Club Soda or Seltzer Water
- 2-3 oz. Blueberry Ginger Thyme Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup Ice Cubes
- Fresh Blueberries, for garnish
- Fresh Thyme, for garnish
Instructions
For the Blueberry Ginger Thyme Simple Syrup:
- Combine all ingredients into a large saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil then simmer on medium low for 10 minutes. After reducing the heat, mash the blueberries with a potato masher or fork. Set aside to cool to be at least room temperature.
- (Optional) Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender to pulse 2-3 times. This helps the ginger taste to be more amplified.
- Strain the mixture into a jar. If desired, spoon some of the strained blueberry pulp into the simple syrup for extra flavor.
- Store in a glass jar with lid for up to 1 week in the fridge!
For the Mocktails:
- In a shaker or mason jar, combine the simple syrup and ice cubes. Shake to combine. Top with the club soda and stir.
- Garnish with fresh thyme, blueberries, and edible flowers to enjoy!
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