Description
Honey Lemon Thyme Refresher is a light, herbal citrus drink made with fresh lemon juice, natural honey, and aromatic thyme. Crisp, soothing, and beautifully balanced, this refreshing beverage is perfect served chilled on warm days or enjoyed as a calming afternoon drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 4–5 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2–3 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup cold sparkling water (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Infuse thyme: Bring 2 cups of water to a gentle simmer. Add thyme sprigs, remove from heat, and let steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain & sweeten: Strain out thyme and stir honey into the warm infusion until dissolved.
- Add lemon: Stir in fresh lemon juice and allow mixture to cool completely.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour the refresher over.
- Optional sparkle: Top with sparkling water for a lighter, bubbly version.
- Garnish: Add lemon slices and fresh thyme sprigs before serving.
Notes
For a stronger herbal flavor, gently muddle thyme before steeping. Adjust honey depending on how tart your lemons are. Store refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: honey lemon drink, thyme lemonade, herbal refresher, summer beverage, citrus thyme drink