There are few things I enjoy more than my beautiful herb garden. I finally managed to get it planted now that warmer days have decided to stick around. One of my favorite herbs in my herb garden is the aromatic lemon thyme. It's the best of all herbal worlds. I absolutely love it in salads, but I also love this lemonade. It is perfect for garden parties, and I'm going to show you just how I make it!
Thyme has a lot of medicinal-type uses, such as relieving stress, protecting your heart, and helping with respiratory issues. You can read up on thyme and the benefits here.
My favorite way to ingest it is in this lemonade. Infusing the thyme into the simple syrup gets a full concentration of the herb, and it's delicious. I just planted my herb garden this weekend, so my lemon thyme is ready to go!
Lemon Thyme Lemonade
The most common thyme is French thyme, and that is what you will find in your supermarket. I like it because it mellows stronger flavors like onion and garlic. It is super simple and can be made ahead of "thyme." Lemon thyme is perfect sprinkled on fish or used in the poaching liquid for cooking fish. It is so good on vegetables, too! Thyme has other flavors, too, like oregano, orange, and pine.
Thyme has a lot of medicinal-type uses, such as relieving stress, protecting your heart, and helping with respiratory issues. You can read up on thyme and the benefits here.
My favorite way to ingest it is in this lemonade. Infusing the thyme into the simple syrup gets a full concentration of the herb, and it's delicious. I just planted my herb garden this weekend, so my lemon thyme is ready to go!
Yield: 6
Lemon Thyme Lemonade Recipe
A sophisticated version of our everyday lemonade.
Prep time: 10 M Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 H & 10 M
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 c sugar
- 2 c fresh lemon juice
- 1 bunch of lemon thyme (I grow mine, you might need to buy just regular thyme, still awesome!)
- 7 c water
Instructions:
How to Make Lemon Thyme Lemonade
- In a saucepan, bring to a boil 1 c of water, the sugar, and the thyme (separate the leaves from the stems and discard the stems and use the leaves.)
- Boil until sugar dissolves.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Pour into a large pitcher.
- Add 6 cups of cold water into the pitcher and stir.
- Add ice to an 8 oz glass.
- Pour lemonade over ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices and a sprig of thyme.
Calories
216.36
216.36
Fat (grams)
0.24
0.24
Sat. Fat (grams)
0.04
0.04
Carbs (grams)
57.14
57.14
Fiber (grams)
0.65
0.65
Net carbs
56.49
56.49
Sugar (grams)
52.50
52.50
Protein (grams)
0.45
0.45
Sodium (milligrams)
12.65
12.65
Cholesterol (grams)
0.00
0.00
What To Mix With Lemonade
Lemonade is the perfect, simple base for experimenting with fun, fruity flavors. Whether you want something sweet, tangy, or sour, here are some delicious flavors to add to your lemonade:
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice: Add a little splash of lemon juice for a bold, zesty punch and more natural citrus flavor.
- Strawberries: Add fresh strawberry slices or puree for a sweet and slightly tart twist.
- Mint: Muddle a few mint leaves for a crisp, cooling flavor that's absolutely perfect for hot days.
- Rasberries: These add a deep berry flavor and a beautiful color to match.
- Peach: Fresh or frozen peach slices blend really nicely with the citrusy zing of lemonade.
- Lavender: A touch of lavender can give a floral, calming flavor to your lemonade.
- Cucumber: Thin slices of cucumber add a nice, refreshing, spa-like twist.
- Ginger: A bit of grated or juiced ginger adds spice and warmth, and can even help calm a nauseous stomach.
- Coconut water: It might sound odd, but this is great for a fun, tropical option.
- Iced tea: Ever wanted an iced tea with a bit of pizzazz? Add black or green tea for a little fizz.
- Basil: Add basil for an earthy, savory twist that balances the sweetness.
Herbaceous Recipes
- Pesto Carbonara by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Bastounakia with Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme by Karen's Kitchen Stories
- Thyme Lemonade by Our Good Life
- Blue Bayou Golden Beet & Arugula Salad by Simply Inspired Meals
- Herby Salt and Vinegar Chip Fish by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Asparagus Soup with Chimichurri by Art of Natural Living
- Sabzi Khordan (Fresh Herb Platter) by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
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- Pesto Carbonara by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Bastounakia with Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme by Karen's Kitchen Stories
- Thyme Lemonade by Our Good Life
- Blue Bayou Golden Beet & Arugula Salad by Simply Inspired Meals
- Herby Salt and Vinegar Chip Fish by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Asparagus Soup with Chimichurri by Art of Natural Living
- Sabzi Khordan (Fresh Herb Platter) by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Sounds good to me but at 29°F today we might have to wait a bit to try it! Have a great Sunday- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteLove your little herb garden!
ReplyDeleteYum! I have some lemon thyme in the garden. I definitely need to try this drink this summer.
ReplyDeleteYour lemonade looks so pretty and refreshing. I knew there was a lemon thyme, but have never grown it, or the other varieties. I always just grow the "supermarket kind". I HAVE to grow some of the other ones now. Your herb garden is so neat and organized, I just have mine planted in buckets. Either way, fresh herbs are the best!
ReplyDeleteApril, I'd plant herbs ANYWHERE just so I can grown them! Ha! That herb garden was a gift to my husband when his dad passed away. We love growing our herbs and thinking about the people who gave this to us.
DeleteYour lemonade looks so good Terri! I can't wait until summer!
ReplyDeletethis looks amazing and i love the idea of not just adding lemons but thyme as well! cant wait to try it when it gets warmer out!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to making this when the days get warmer! It just sounds tasty and refreshing. Perfect for a
ReplyDeletepost-yard work drink!
This would be a perfect drink to sip on when it's hot out. I just love lemonade. I've never tried it with thyme before.
ReplyDeleteI've had thyme in food but never in lemonade. That sounds like a refreshing drink to enjoy in the warmer weather.
ReplyDeleteI have now found my summertime drink! This sounds so refreshing and scrumptious. Now to find lemon thyme so I can start growing it in my herb garden.
ReplyDeleteYay for summer drinks! Let me know what you think when you try it!
DeleteI need to plant some thyme in my herb garden because I love cooking with it. Your lemonade looks so refreshing and delicious.
ReplyDeleteI love your herb garden! That's such a neat rack you have for planting.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I would have thought to pair lemon and thyme, but I love butter thyme pasta and it makes sense to add lemon too. Thanks for sharing your recipe - it's always nice to have a way to use fresh herbs.
I've never had thyme lemonade before but I'm definitely intrigued. Infusing the thyme in a drink sounds splendid and refreshing.
ReplyDeleteI used to grow a bunch of different types of thyme in my garden. They all have such unique flavors. I have had basil lemonade but never thyme lemonade.
ReplyDeleteOooo! I need to try the basil lemonade next!
DeleteI can't wait to grow thyme in my garden this year. This lemonade looks so refreshing. Can't wait to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI love lemonade! I'd never think of adding thyme to it, but that sounds so delicious! I might have to give it a try this summer.
ReplyDeleteOh my! Looks so refreshing! I'd love to make my own because of it is really hot in here! Thanks for this amazing drink!
ReplyDeleteThyme has some really great benefits to offer. It's definitely worth planting some an enjoying the flavor and the nutritional aspects. Thank you for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteThe lemonade looks refreshing! This is perfect especially now it's summer here.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try it this way! I haven't had thyme lemonade, but all about something that is healthy, beneficial AND tastes great!
ReplyDeleteLemon and thyme is the dreamiest match when it comes to flavor profiles! I'll definitely have to make this recipe for myself.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good! I'm so ready for summer and this drink! I don't know if I can wait that long to make it!
ReplyDeleteAdding herbs to tea is delicious. Thyme has so many benefits including flavor!
ReplyDeleteYour lemonade fruity drinks looks so good Terri! I can't wait until summer!
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