Zodiac Cocktails - Capricorn: Cranberry Thyme Vodka Lemonade
This Cranberry Thyme Vodka Lemonade is super refreshing, fizzy, earthy and bright with a hint of sweetness from the homemade cranberry thyme syrup. The perfect cocktail to represent the strong and traditional Capricorn zodiac sign.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces cranberry thyme syrup recipe follows
- 2 ounces vodka
- Juice of one medium lemon
- Sparkling lemon water or club soda
- For garnish: cranberries and thyme sprigs
- FOR CRANBERRY THYME SYRUP:
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 sprigs thyme
Instructions
- First, make your cranberry thyme syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the cranberry juice, granulated sugar, and thyme sprigs over medium heat, stirring to break up the sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Strain the syrup to remove any thyme leaves and allow the mixture to cool before serving.
- To assemble the drinks: Add ice to a tall glass of your choice. Combine the cranberry thyme syrup, vodka and fresh-squeezed lemon juice to the glass. Stir with a cocktail stirrer. Top with sparkling lemon water or club soda. Garnish with thyme sprigs and a skewer of fresh cranberries.
- Store leftover cranberry thyme syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Cranberry thyme syrup makes about 1 &1/4 cups worth.