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    Home Β» Drinks Β» Tequila Thyme Lemonade

    Jul 17, 2020 Β· Modified: Jul 17, 2020 by Sues Β· This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads Β· View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer Β· 20 Comments

    Tequila Thyme Lemonade

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    This Tequila Thyme Lemonade is a super simple summer cocktail made with homemade lemonade and fresh thyme. It's light and refreshing and perfect for enjoying in the sunshine!

    Head-on close-up view of a glass of tequila thyme lemonade with lemon rounds and fresh thyme with more lemons and thyme in background and recipe title at top

    (This recipe for Tequila Thyme Lemonade was originally published in April 2011, but was updated with new photos and content in 2020).

    I am ALL about the summer cocktails this year. Considering I haven't been to a bar in about 150 days (wow!) and have basically been hanging out at home, homemade summer cocktails have been where it's at.

    This tequila thyme lemonade is the ideal summer cocktail: quick and easy to make, super light and refreshing, and the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Plus, there's nothing artificial about it!

    Whip up this tequila lemonade in just 5 minutes and spend the afternoon hanging out in the sunshine.

    Tequila Thyme Lemonade Recipe

    This tequila lemonade recipe just makes one cocktail, but it's easy to multiply to make more. You could also make a bit pitcher of it if desired, though I think it looks a lot prettier when made in individual glasses.

    I initially used a recipe from Martha Stewart Living, but found it to be super strong and not very lemonade-like, so in addition to muddling the lemon wedges, I've added freshly squeezed lemon juice to the cocktail.

    To make, simply add three thyme sprigs and two lemon wedges to a glass, along with 1 tsp sugar.

    Overhead view of lemons, sugar, and thyme sprigs in cocktail glass

    Muddle together. If you're in the market for a good muddler, I highly recommend this one (affiliate link)

    Overhead view of lemons, thyme, and sugar muddled together in cocktail glass

    Then, add 3 oz. tequila, 1 Β½ oz. cold water, 2 Β½ oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice, and ice.

    Garnish with additional lemon rounds and thyme sprigs if desired.

    Head-on view of a glass of tequila thyme lemonade with lemon rounds and fresh thyme with more lemons and thyme and bottle of tequila in background

    This tequila thyme lemonade is refreshingly delicious and just perfect for some summer afternoon sipping.

    Of course, you could use ready-made lemonade if desired and simply muddle some thyme into it and omit the sugar. But in my personal opinion, homemade lemonade is just so much more refreshing.

    If you're not a fan of thyme, I also think basil would be delicious in this drink. You could also use rosemary or parsley. And if you wanted to switch the lemonade to limeade, well, I think that would work wonderfully, too.

    Landscape view of two glasses of tequila thyme lemonade with lemons and thyme all around and cocktail muddler and bottle of tequila in background

    This tequila lemonade makes me want to have some sort of garden party, despite the fact that I don't have a garden. But it just looks like the kind of pretty cocktail that should be served with little sandwiches and cookies.

    But don't let your guest be fooled because this drink packs a very powerful punch. That 3 oz. of tequila is nothing to mess with. But combined with the slightly sweet slightly tart homemade lemonade with the lovely essence of thyme, it's the best combination.

    Head-on close-up view of a glass of tequila thyme lemonade with lemon rounds and fresh thyme with more lemons and thyme in background and recipe title at top

    I love drinks made with simple ingredients that are tasty and refreshing. And so, so easy to make at home.

    Have you been making cocktails at home more often lately?

    If you're looking for more easy-to-make-at-home summer cocktails, try my Tropical Gin Sunrise and my Blueberry Vodka Lemonade. I also can't wait to try this Peach Rosé Sangria from Stress Eating!

    This Tequila Thyme Lemonade is a super simple summer cocktail made with homemade lemonade and fresh thyme. It's light and refreshing and perfect for enjoying in the sunshine!

    Tequila Thyme Lemonade

    This Tequila Thyme Lemonade is a super simple summer cocktail made with homemade lemonade and fresh thyme. It's light and refreshing and perfect for enjoying in the sunshine!
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Lemonade Drinks, Summer Cocktails, Tequila Drinks
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Makes: 1 serving

    Ingredients

    • 3 sprigs thyme
    • 1 tsp granulated sugar
    • 2 lemn wedges
    • 3 oz. silver/blanco tequila
    • 1 Β½ oz. cold water
    • 2 Β½ tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • Ice

    Instructions

    • Add thyme sprigs, sugar, and lemon wedges to a glass and muddle together.
    • Add cold water, lemon juice, and ice and stir.
    • Garnish with additional lemon rounds and thyme sprigs, if desired.

    Notes

    • Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart Living
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    1. emily @ the happy home says

      April 29, 2011 at 4:39 pm

      yummmm. that looks so light and refreshing! i love the way fresh herbs taste in cocktails-- much better than "herbal" liquor like jager. eww.

    2. Simply Life says

      April 29, 2011 at 5:08 pm

      sounds like a pretty perfect Friday!

    3. Manda says

      April 29, 2011 at 5:11 pm

      Lemon and thyme are always perfect together, so adding tequila makes it extra delicious! This is a great summer drink.

    4. Kelly says

      April 29, 2011 at 5:46 pm

      I almost believe you that you didn't take the day off JUST to watch the royal wedding, but not quite. πŸ™‚

    5. Meighan @ Cooking With Abandon says

      April 29, 2011 at 5:58 pm

      I am really enjoying the Friday cocktails! I have made the strawberry Mojitos a few times now! It's a great idea to try out new cocktails instead of the same boring ones!

    6. Bee says

      April 29, 2011 at 11:32 pm

      I'm always fascinated with flavor combos like this. Usually, I don't like thyme. I avoid it most times, but this combination intrigues me. I feel like it would blend well with the lemon. Next time I willingly buy tequilla and thyme (would be odd I think, haha), I'll keep this in mind. Definitely would need some club soda or something though.

    7. Kerstin says

      April 29, 2011 at 11:43 pm

      Love this flavor combo - so fancy! Wish I was enjoying one right now πŸ™‚

    8. Michelle says

      April 30, 2011 at 9:00 am

      Hope you have a great time in Ogunquit...wait, is that where your wedding venue is?!

    9. Susan says

      April 30, 2011 at 10:03 am

      I love the idea of adding the thyme sprig. I usually have to add a little triple sec to sweeten my margs a tad more.

    10. Sues says

      April 30, 2011 at 10:07 am

      @Michelle- We're getting married married at the Colonnade in Boston! πŸ™‚

    11. Candice says

      April 30, 2011 at 11:49 am

      Sounds awesome! I'm goingto try this with Lemon Thyme!

      My go-to drink lately has been a spiked Arnold Palmer. Jeremiah Weed makes this amazing Sweet Tea infused vodka, I mix that with juice from a whole lemon and add a little water and ice cubes...totally yummy!

    12. Susan says

      May 01, 2011 at 12:34 pm

      That looks so fresh and delicious! Hope you had a great weekend!

    13. Kelly says

      May 01, 2011 at 4:52 pm

      My favorite drink right now is a pom saktini from a Japanese restaurant at the Cape. It's been my favorite drink for awhile but nothing else seems to compare. This definitely sounds good though!

      I wasn't obsessed with the wedding by any means, but I did watch a little during breakfast. I really just think that William, Kate and Harry (despite is bad rep) are all awesome people, and deal with things really well- so I enjoy watching them be happy. There are so few big world things to be excited about so I think it's nice to be excited about this πŸ™‚

    14. emily says

      May 01, 2011 at 9:46 pm

      after my friday, i think i could have used that drink. πŸ˜‰
      mojitos are definitely my fave summer drink. i can't wait until it warms up, and i can drink one outside!

    15. Emily @ A Cambridge Story says

      May 02, 2011 at 8:11 am

      Fantastic drink idea! I'd love to try this with gin πŸ™‚

    16. Maris (In Good Taste) says

      May 02, 2011 at 9:09 am

      It may not be Friday anymore but I must try this drink!

    17. Daisy says

      May 02, 2011 at 10:15 am

      as someone who recently got into sipping tequila straight, (once in awhile - it's fun!) I think I'd like this drink! the other drinks about town sound fantastic as well.

    18. Juliana says

      May 02, 2011 at 6:07 pm

      Wow, I have all the ingredients...will definitely try this awesome combination. Looks delicious! Have a great week ahead πŸ™‚

    19. Cooking with Coley says

      May 02, 2011 at 8:06 pm

      This drink looks so tasty and perfect for a warm spring day - which we've been lucky enough to have in Boston - yay! I love Church's Envy - it's a fresh kiwi and vodka martini. So good!

    20. C Payne says

      February 04, 2012 at 11:02 pm

      Tried this with Lime Juice as a substitute. Was very impressed. Thank you for this recipe. Looks like a drink to serve when I have guests I'd like to impress.

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