Lemon-Thyme Vodka Lemonade

1. 1

   Run 1 lemon wedge over the rim of a highball glass; dip the rim into sugar.

2. 2

   Reserve the lemon wedge.

3. 3

   Put the remaining 2 lemon wedges in a cocktail shaker along with the syrup and vodka.

4. 4

   Muddle hard, breaking the lemon skins to release their oils.

5. 5

   Cover and shake.

6. 6

   Carefully fill the rimmed glass with ice.

7. 7

   Pour the syrup mixture into the glass, lemon wedges and all.

8. 8

   Top off with the club soda, then squeeze the reserved lemon wedge over before dropping it into the glass.

9. 9

   Garnish with the thyme sprig and serve immediately.

10. 10

    In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup water and the sugar to boiling, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

11. 11

    Add the thyme, remove from the heat, and let stand until cool.

12. 12

    Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible.

13. 13

    Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.