happy november! I am still all things apple this season, and this is such a fun cocktail that is easily made a mocktail! Just skip the bourbon. I made fresh pressed apple juice for this, but any store bought juice or cider is perfect here, too. This cocktail is ideal for parties or gatherings, as you can make it as a big batch and then add the sparkling water to each individual drink, or add to the pitcher right before serving.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I did; the herbal syrup is simply divine!
apple thyme bourbon cooler.
ingredients
2.5 cups apple juice or apple cider
10 thyme sprigs
1/2 cup sugar (or 2 tablespoons monkfruit)
1/2 cup water
1/2-1 cup bourbon (I err on the side of 1/2 cup but go up to a cup based upon preference)
1.5 cups club soda/sparkling water
directions
in a small saucepan, combine 6 thyme sprigs with water and sugar and bring to a boil and let simmer until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool completely and then remove the thyme sprigs and discard.
In a pitcher, combine the cooled syrup, bourbon and apple juice/cider and stir to combine. Divide amongst 4-6 cocktail glasses and top with club soda and garnish with remaining thyme sprigs.
pass the lemons 