LEMON-THYME COCKTAILS

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Enjoy this cool and refreshing cocktail made using lemon and thyme - ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Cocktail, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g