Blueberry and Thyme Collins Recipe

Name: Blueberry and Thyme Collins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups apple-thyme simple syrup, recipe follows; 1 cup gin (recommended: Bombay Sapphire); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon); Ice; 1/4 cup blueberry jam; Club soda, chilled; Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish; Special equipment: a 2 1/2 cup-capacity martini shaker; 20 (4-inch) long sprigs fresh thyme; 1 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups 100 percent apple juice (recommended: Martinelli's)

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cups apple-thyme simple syrup, recipe follows
1 cup gin (recommended: Bombay Sapphire)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
Ice
1/4 cup blueberry jam
Club soda, chilled
Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish
Special equipment: a 2 1/2 cup-capacity martini shaker
20 (4-inch) long sprigs fresh thyme
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups 100 percent apple juice (recommended: Martinelli's)

1
In a pitcher, combine the syrup, gin and lemon juice.
2
Refrigerate for 2 hours.
3
To serve, add ice and half of the gin mixture to a martini shaker.
4
Add 2 tablespoons of blueberry jam.
5
Shake well and pour into ice-filled Collins glasses.
6
Add a splash of club soda and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.
7
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
8
Gently crush the thyme sprigs and put them in a small saucepan.
9
Add the sugar and apple juice.
10
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
11
Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
12
Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 30 minutes.
13
Strain before using.

800

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups apple-thyme simple syrup, recipe follows, 1 cup gin (recommended: Bombay Sapphire), 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon), Ice, and more.

Yes, Blueberry and Thyme Collins falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Blueberry and Thyme Collins

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