Tuesday Night is our blackberry-thyme spritz — a fresh, fruit-forward mocktail that proves a no-alcohol drink can be every bit as special as the cocktail beside it. Muddled blackberries and fresh thyme steep into our Calicutts Vanilla Bean Sugar simple syrup, then get a squeeze of lemon and a generous top of sparkling water. The result is a refreshing non-alcoholic spritz that’s ideal for designated drivers, expecting moms, dry-January gatherings, or any weeknight that deserves a little ceremony. It’s an easy make-ahead recipe — build the base the night before, and pour over ice when you’re ready. Garnished with a thyme sprig and a couple of plump berries, it earns its place at the table.
Ingredients
Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup (make first)
½ C Calicutts Vanilla Bean Sugar
½ C Water
For the Mocktail
½ C Vanilla bean simple syrup (recipe above)
¼ pint Fresh blackberries (about ¾ cup), plus extra for garnish
3 sprigs Fresh thyme, plus extra for garnish
¼ C Fresh lemon juice
Sparkling water, to top
Directions
For Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup
Combine the Vanilla Bean Sugar and water in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar fully dissolves — do not boil. Cool completely, then store sealed in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
For the Mocktail
In a bowl, combine the simple syrup, blackberries, and thyme. Muddle well to release the berry juice and the herb oils. Let steep at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher. Stir in the lemon juice. (You can refrigerate the base, covered, overnight.)
To serve, pour about 3 ounces of the base over ice. Top with sparkling water.
Garnish each glass with a fresh thyme sprig and two blackberries.
Tuesday Night
Jessica Hughes
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Tuesday Night is our blackberry-thyme spritz — a fresh, fruit-forward mocktail that proves a no-alcohol drink can be every bit as special as the cocktail beside it. Muddled blackberries and fresh thyme steep into our Calicutts Vanilla Bean Sugar simple syrup, then get a squeeze of lemon and a generous top of sparkling water. The result is a refreshing non-alcoholic spritz that’s ideal for designated drivers, expecting moms, dry-January gatherings, or any weeknight that deserves a little ceremony. It’s an easy make-ahead recipe — build the base the night before, and pour over ice when you’re ready. Garnished with a thyme sprig and a couple of plump berries, it earns its place at the table.
Ingredients
Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup (make first)
For the Mocktail
Directions
For Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup
Combine the Vanilla Bean Sugar and water in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar fully dissolves — do not boil. Cool completely, then store sealed in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
For the Mocktail
In a bowl, combine the simple syrup, blackberries, and thyme. Muddle well to release the berry juice and the herb oils. Let steep at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher. Stir in the lemon juice. (You can refrigerate the base, covered, overnight.)
To serve, pour about 3 ounces of the base over ice. Top with sparkling water.
Garnish each glass with a fresh thyme sprig and two blackberries.
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