Aphrodisiac Honey Thyme Fizz - A Winter Gin Cocktail
If you need a winter cocktail sure to warm you all the way to your toes, this delicious, aphrodisiac version of a gin fizz is what you need. It delivers winter flavors with honey, thyme and citrus while staying true to the clean, refreshing notes of a classic gin fizz.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz gin
- 2 oz Honey-Thyme Grapefruit Elixir 1/4 cup, recipe follows
- 1 - 2 oz soda or sparkling water
- fresh thyme sprig or thin wedge of grapefruit to garnish
For the Honey-Thyme Grapefruit Elixir (makes enough for 10 cocktails)*
- 1/2 cup local honey
- 1/3 cup warm water
- 1/2 cups fresh squeezed grapefruit ruby or pink grapefruit juice
- 6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
To make the Honey-Thyme Grapefruit Elixir (make in advance)
- Combine the honey and water in a bowl or pitcher. Whisk to combine.
- Stir in the grapefruit and lemon juices.
- Funnel mixture into a pretty bottle and add in the thyme sprigs.
- Let thyme mingle for at least 8 hours before serving and store refrigerated up to 5 days.
To make the cocktail
- Fill a Collins or tall glass with ice.
- Measure in gin and the elixir. Top with a splash of soda.
- Stir drink with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with thyme sprig or grapefruit slice.
Notes
Be sure to make the elixir at least 8 hours in advance. Chill it in the refrigerator before using.