Orange Mocktail With Thyme
Orange mocktail is a delicious non-alcoholic drink made with freshly squeezed orange juice, homemade orange thyme simple syrup, and sparkling water. It's the perfect drink for dry January, special occasions, holiday gatherings, or as a brunch cocktail replacement.
Ingredients
Orange Thyme Simple Syrup
- organic orange peel from 1 orange
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup organic cane sugar
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme plus more for garnish
Orange Mocktail With Thyme
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice 3 ounces
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 ounce
- 1 tablespoon orange thyme simple syrup ½ ounce
- ice cubes
- sparkling water
Garnish
- orange wedges
- thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Scrub and dry the orange, then use a vegetable peeler to remove thin strips of peel. Set aside.
- Combine water, freshly squeezed orange juice, and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves then add in the orange peels and thyme sprigs.
- Reduce to low heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour the infused syrup through a fine mesh strainer. Let cool then store in the fridge for at least an hour before using.
- Mix orange juice, lemon juice, and orange thyme syrup in the bottom of a lowball glass until well combined.
- Add ice and fill the glass the rest of the way with sparkling water. Serve with orange wedges and a sprig of thyme.
Notes
The orange thyme simple syrup makes 1 cup and will make 12 mocktails.
See the blog post for step-by-step photos, helpful tips, storage, and recipe FAQs.