My Darling Clementhyme
Simple syrup, a common cocktail ingredient, is nothing more than equal parts water and sugar. Herbs, citrus, and spices can be added to the syrup to liven up holiday drinks.
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Tip: To make a virgin version of this drink, substitute sparkling wine with seltzer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 11 thyme sprigs, divided
- 1 bottle sparkling wine, such as Prosecco
- 6 oz. fresh clementine juice, plus 
6 strips clementine zest, for garnish
- 6 oz. cranberry juice
Preparation
1. Bring sugar, 5 thyme sprigs, and 
1 cup water to a boil in small saucepan. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 
5 minutes. Cool, then strain out solids.
2. Pour 1 tsp. thyme syrup into bottom of each glass. Fill glass three-quarters full with sparkling wine, then top with 1 oz. clementine juice and 1 oz. cranberry juice.
3. Garnish with clementine zest and 1 thyme sprig.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 129
- Carbohydrate Content 14 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0.5 g
- Fiber Content 0.5 g
- Protein Content 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 9 mg
- Sugar Content 12 g