Thyme Syrup

This homemade thyme simple syrup is so easy! Concentrating the flavor of fresh thyme in an equal-parts sugar-water mixture on the stovetop is the best way to get strong thyme flavor and aroma into your cocktails and mocktails. I love it for spring cocktails, but you can make this simple syrup any time you have a few sprigs of fresh thyme on hand. And the best part?! You don’t have to struggle to strip the sprigs of their thyme leaves, just toss the whole sprig into the simple syrup mixture!

How to Make Thyme Syrup

Making thyme simple syrup is just as easy as making simple syrup, which is almost as easy as boiling water and requires no further skills than that. All you have to do is simmer water, sugar, and thyme for up 8 minutes, then strain, cool, and store. I promise it really is that easy.

1. To a saucepan add all ingredients and place on medium heat.
2. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
3. Once dissolved, let simmer for about 8 minutes.
4. Let cool completely before straining and store in the fridge for about 2-4 weeks!

Ways to Use It

• In cocktails, like my Holiday Thyme Sour and my Smoked Thyme Bianco Negroni Sour.
• In mocktails, like my Bitter Citrus Soda hangover remedy that you can customize with any fruits and syrups you like.
• In marinades: combine your thyme syrup with citrus juice (or vinegar), salt, and oil for a meat marinade before grilling or roasting.