Blood Orange Thyme Lemonade
A refreshing twist on lemonade featuring blood oranges and fresh thyme for a delightful herbal edge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup blood orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar (or honey/agave)
- Fresh thyme (a few sprigs)
- Cold water (still or sparkling)
- Ice
Instructions
- Juice enough blood oranges and lemons to get about 1 cup of blood orange juice and 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a small pot, heat 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of sugar together until simmering. Add a few sprigs of thyme, then remove from heat and let cool.
- Strain the thyme from the syrup.
- In a pitcher, combine the juices and syrup, then fill with water, add ice, and stir well.
- Adjust sweetness with more lemon if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
For an adult version, add a splash of vodka. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blood orange, thyme, lemonade, refreshing drink, summer beverage, herbal drink