Grapefruit & Thyme Soda

RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY Jenelle McCulloch

This make-ahead grapefruit and thyme syrup is an easy way to always have a refreshing drink on hand! ⁠

INGREDIENTS

1 cup grapefruit juice

2 Tbsp lemon juice

Zest from 1 grapefruit

½ cup honey

2-3 sprigs of

fresh thyme

Soda water, to serve

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine juices, zest, honey and thyme sprigs into a saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Let the mixture steep for 1 hour before straining through a fine mesh strainer. Store syrup in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

When ready to use, combine 1 ounce of the syrup with 8 ounces of soda water. Serve over ice. OH