Once Upon a Thyme Cocktail
Description
Inspired by the enchanted forest where Aurora first meets Prince Phillip, this cocktail blends woodland herbs and orchard fruit into a sparkling celebration. Pear juice brings delicate sweetness, thyme adds a hint of earthiness, and lemon juice balances everything with a bright, fairytale finish. Topped with bubbles, it's a toast to magic, nature, and new beginnings.
Just like Aurora’s story, this drink is about gentle surprises, simple ingredients that create something unexpectedly special. With a little shimmer and a lot of charm, it’s the perfect way to begin your New Year’s Eve feast with elegance and enchantment.
Ingredients
- 35 ml gin
- 25 ml pear juice
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 10 ml thyme syrup ((see below))
- Chilled prosecco or sparkling wine, to top
- Fresh thyme sprig and thin pear slice, to garnish
- 100 ml water
- 100 g caster sugar
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
The Cocktail:
For the thyme syrup:
Instructions
- 1 Make the thyme syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and thyme. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 2 minutes, then cool and strain.
- 2
Mix the cocktail: In a shaker filled with ice, combine the gin, pear juice, lemon juice, and thyme syrup. Shake well.- 3
Strain into a chilled flute or coupe glass. Top with prosecco.- 4
Garnish with a sprig of thyme and a thin slice of pear on the rim or floating on top. - 2