Paloma thyme

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Ingredients

  • 10 sprigs of fresh thyme

  • 1 cup of sugar

  • 1 cup of water

  • 1 oz of tequila blanco

  • 1/2 cup of pink grapefruit juice

  • seltzer water

  • crushed ice

  • slice of pink grapefruit to garnish

Directions:

  • Simple syrup: In a small pot bring water, sugar and thyme stems to a simmer. Allow to simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Cool completely. Strain thyme and store syrup in a mason jar for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

  • Cocktail- In a shaker or mason jar with a lid add 1 tbs of simple syrup, tequila and grapefruit juice. Shake well. Pour over ice. Top the drink with seltzer. Garnish with a sprig of thyme and wedge of grapefruit.

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