Infused with fresh summer thyme and raspberries, this refreshing spritzer is full of flavour, but won’t go to your head. Topped off with a dash of soda to give it some sparkle, this not-too-sweet soda is a sophisticated sipper perfect to kick off a summer evening. You may want to make double batch.
How many lemons
You’ll need 5 to 7 lemons to yield 1 cup (250 mL) of juice. Add a few more to have some for garnish.
This recipe was originally published in the July 2025 issue of alive magazine.
Sparkling Raspberry Thyme Lemonade
Ingredients
- 4 sprigs of fresh thyme, plus additional for garnish
- 1 cup (250 mL) boiling water
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) honey
- 1 cup (250 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 cup (180 mL) fresh raspberries
- 2 cups (500 mL) soda or sparkling water
Directions
01
To small saucepan, add 4 sprigs of thyme and honey and cover with boiling water. Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool for a further 5 minutes. Remove thyme sprigs.
02
To large jug, add raspberries and muddle with wooden spoon. Pour honey mixture and lemon juice into jug and stir to combine. Chill for several hours until very cold.
03
When ready to serve, add sparkling water or soda and serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and additional sprigs of thyme.
