The Lucy (Raspberry and Lemon Thyme Vodka Collins)
Description
This fruity summer cocktail, named the Lucy, is a good way to use fresh lemon thyme, raspberry-flavored vodka, and lime-flavored La Croix®.
Ingredients
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1 cup water
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1 cup white sugar
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3 sprigs lemon thyme
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1/2 fluid ounce lemon juice
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5 fresh raspberries, divided
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ice
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1 1/2 fluid ounces raspberry vodka
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1 cup lime-flavored sparkling water (such as La Croix®), or as needed
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1/2 slice lemon
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1 sprig lemon thyme
Directions
1
Heat water, sugar, and 3 sprigs lemon thyme in a small saucepan, stirring, until bubbles form and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep, about 10 minutes. Strain out lemon thyme.
2
Pour 1/2 fluid ounce of the lemon thyme syrup into a tall glass. Add lemon juice and 3 raspberries; mash with a muddler or wooden spoon. Fill glass with ice and vodka; stir vigorously with a long spoon until well chilled. Fill glass with sparkling water.
3
Garnish with remaining raspberries, lemon slice, and 1 lemon thyme sprig.