Ingredients
1
cup sugar
1
cup water
6
sprigs fresh thyme
2
tablespoons grated lemon peel (from 2 lemons)
1
sprig fresh thyme
2 1/2
oz vodka
3
oz cranberry juice
1
oz lemon-thyme simple syrup (above)
1/2
oz orange-flavored liqueur
Ice
1
thin (1/8 inch) lemon slice
1
sprig fresh thyme
Preparation
In 1-quart saucepan, heat lemon-thyme simple syrup ingredients over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Let stand 15 minutes. Strain to remove thyme and lemon peel. Use within 2 days.
Place 1 sprig fresh thyme in cocktail shaker. Add vodka, cranberry juice, 1 oz of the lemon-thyme simple syrup and liqueur; muddle thyme with back of spoon. Add ice; place lid on shaker, and shake until cold and blended. Strain into 2 martini glasses.
Garnish with lemon slice and sprig of thyme.
