Description
This Honey Lemon Thyme Refresher is a light, herbal, and naturally sweetened drink made with fresh lemon juice, fragrant thyme, and golden honey. It’s soothing, refreshing, and perfect served iced on warm days or as a calming wellness drink any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1/3 cup honey (adjust to taste)
- 6–8 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and thyme sprigs, for garnish
- Sparkling water (optional for fizzy version)
Instructions
Instructions
- Infuse thyme: In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle simmer. Add thyme sprigs and lemon zest.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 10–15 minutes.
- Strain: Strain out thyme and zest, then let the liquid cool.
- Mix drink: In a large pitcher, combine cooled thyme infusion, remaining 2 cups water, lemon juice, and honey. Stir until honey is fully dissolved.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve: Pour over ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh thyme sprigs.
- Optional: Top with sparkling water for a fizzy refresher.
Notes
For a stronger herbal flavor, steep thyme longer. You can also substitute thyme with rosemary or basil for a different twist. Adjust sweetness depending on lemon tartness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon thyme drink, honey lemon refresher, herbal iced drink, summer refresher, detox lemonade recipe
