Spring Spritz Cocktail

why make this recipe

This Spring Spritz Cocktail is light, fresh, and easy to make. It mixes floral liqueurs, gin, and thyme syrup for a drink that feels like spring. It works for a solo drink or a small gathering. If you like floral cocktails, this drink gives bright lemon and soft herb notes without being too sweet.

introduction

This cocktail uses common ingredients and a simple shake-and-top method that anyone can follow. The mix of violet and elderflower liqueurs adds floral aroma while thyme syrup gives a green, herbal lift. For another fun floral idea, see the Beetlejuice cocktail recipe for different flavor pairings.

how to make Spring Spritz Cocktail

1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
2. Pour in 1 ounce gin, 1 ounce thyme syrup, 0.5 ounce violet liqueur, 0.5 ounce elderflower liqueur, and 0.5 ounce lemon juice.
3. Seal the shaker and shake until the outside feels chilled (about eight seconds).
4. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
5. Top up with chilled sparkling water.
6. Add fresh thyme and edible flowers if you want a pretty garnish.

To make thyme syrup: add 1 cup water, 1 cup honey, and 1 bunch of fresh thyme to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the honey dissolves then bring to a boil. Remove from heat, allow to cool, and remove the thyme.

To craft a batch spritz: add four ounces each of gin, thyme syrup, violet liqueur, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice to a pitcher filled with ice and stir until chilled. Pour in sparkling water and stir again. For more batch ideas and presentation tips, check a similar floral cocktail guide like the Beetlejuice cocktail page.

Ingredients :

ice, 1 ounce gin, 1 ounce thyme syrup, 0.5 ounce violet liqueur, 0.5 ounce elderflower liqueur, 0.5 ounce lemon juice, sparkling water, chilled, fresh thyme and edible flowers (optional garnish)

Directions :

Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice then pour in gin, thyme syrup, violet liqueur, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice. Seal the shaker and shake until chilled to the touch (about eight seconds). Strain into a glass filled with ice then top up with sparkling water. Add garnishes if desired. For thyme syrup, add 1 cup water, 1 cup honey, and 1 bunch of fresh thyme to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until honey dissolves then bring to a boil. Remove from heat, allow to cool, and remove the thyme. To craft a batch spritz, add four ounces each of gin, thyme syrup, violet liqueur, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice to a pitcher filled with ice and stir until chilled. Pour in sparkling water and stir again.

how to serve Spring Spritz Cocktail

Serve in a rocks or Collins glass over ice. Add a sprig of fresh thyme and an edible flower on top for a pretty look. Serve chilled right after you top with sparkling water so it keeps its fizz.

how to store Spring Spritz Cocktail

Store any unused thyme syrup in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to two weeks. Do not store mixed spritz with sparkling water for long; it will lose fizz and taste flat. If you make the batch mix without sparkling water, keep it chilled and use within 24 hours.

tips to make Spring Spritz Cocktail

• Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor.
• Chill your sparkling water and glass before serving.
• Taste the thyme syrup level and adjust if you like it sweeter or more herbal.
• Shake just until cold to keep the drink lively.
• For a stronger herb note, muddle a small thyme sprig in the shaker before adding ice.

variation (if any)

• Non-alcoholic: replace gin with a non-alcoholic gin alternative and use small amounts of floral syrups to taste.
• Lower alcohol: reduce gin to 0.5 ounce and increase sparkling water.
• Citrus twist: add a splash of orange juice for a fruitier spritz.

FAQs

Q: Can I use simple syrup instead of thyme syrup?
A: Yes. Use simple syrup and add a small sprig of thyme as garnish, but the drink will be less herbal.

Q: How many drinks does the batch recipe make?
A: The batch recipe with four ounces of each ingredient makes about four single drinks when topped with sparkling water.

Q: Can I use other herbs instead of thyme?
A: Yes. Rosemary or basil can work but they change the flavor. Use small amounts and taste as you go.

Q: How long does thyme syrup last?
A: Thyme syrup keeps in the fridge for about two weeks in a sealed jar.

Q: Do I have to use edible flowers?
A: No. Edible flowers add pretty color but they are optional. Fresh thyme alone works well.

Ellie

Spring Spritz Cocktail

A light and refreshing cocktail featuring floral liqueurs, gin, and thyme syrup that captures the essence of spring.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 1 serving

Course: Beverage, Cocktail

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the cocktail

• 1 ounce gin
• 1 ounce thyme syrup
• 0.5 ounce violet liqueur
• 0.5 ounce elderflower liqueur
• 0.5 ounce lemon juice Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
• 1 cup ice For shaking and serving.
• chilled to taste sparkling water Chill your sparkling water before serving.
• optional fresh thyme and edible flowers For garnish.

For the thyme syrup

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup honey
• 1 bunch fresh thyme

Method

 

Shaking the Cocktail

1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
2. Pour in gin, thyme syrup, violet liqueur, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice.
3. Seal the shaker and shake until the outside feels chilled, about eight seconds.
4. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
5. Top up with chilled sparkling water.
6. Add fresh thyme and edible flowers if desired.

Making Thyme Syrup

1. Add water, honey, and fresh thyme to a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir until the honey dissolves, then bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat, allow to cool, and remove the thyme.

Batch Spritz Preparation

1. For a batch spritz, add four ounces each of gin, thyme syrup, violet liqueur, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice to a pitcher filled with ice and stir until chilled.
2. Pour in sparkling water and stir again.

Notes

Serve in a rocks or Collins glass over ice. For best results, serve chilled right after topping with sparkling water to maintain fizz. Store any unused thyme syrup in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.