Strawberry Thyme Social

Strawberry and thyme make a pleasant sweet-and-savory pairing, with lemon giving it a sharper finish. Ripe strawberries are important because the herb and citrus can easily overshadow faint fruit. Lightly crush the berries, add the lemon, and let a small amount of thyme mingle before pouring the sparkling water. There’s some texture unless you strain it. The aim is fresh strawberry with an herbal detail, rather than a drink that tastes mostly of seasoning.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 1/4 cup Strawberries
• 1 sprig Thyme
• 1/2 oz Lemon juice

Make it

1. Add any fruit, herbs, spices, or syrup to a glass and gently press to release flavor.
2. Add the still liquids and ice. Stir to combine.
3. Pour in the sparkling ingredient slowly and stir once. Serve immediately.

Benefits

Strawberry · a little vitamin C

Beside thyme and lemon, strawberry offers a little vitamin C, used by your body for normal immune function, as well as a sweet-tart berry flavor.

A sparkling setting for lemon

Pairing lemon with strawberry and thyme puts a clean citrus sharpness into a fizzy glass, with bubbles making the texture part of the pleasure.