Nectarine Thyme Tini

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Try serving your drink in a coupe rather than a traditional martini glass.

A refreshing summertime drink using nectarines

Are you buying nectaries 12 at a time like me? I can’t get enough of this juicy stone fruit, so I’ve delved into using nectarines in many ways. A perfectly ripe nectarine can hold its own on the grill, is a surprise tossed into salads, quickly bakes into cobblers and now is pureed into yummy cocktails. This recipe goes well with gin or vodka, but the key is the thyme-infused simple syrup. So easy to throw together, you can make a batch and use it for other cocktails. The other ingredient is St. Germain liqueur. Made from Elderberry flowers, it has hints of fresh citrus and tropical fruit. The drink is 40 proof, so the alcohol content is low. The Nectarine Thyme Tini is also a great brunch drink due to the fruit content. You can use the puree, the simple syrup, and top it off with Prosecco or Champagne for a lighter twist. 

If you don’t want to make your own thyme-infused simple syrup you can buy it here.

Try these at your next patio party.

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Nectarine Thyme Tini

Yield: 1 serving

Recipe

1. 1 nectarine

2. 1 oz. thyme-infused simple syrup

3. 2 oz. gin (or vodka)

4. 1/2 oz. St. Germain liqueur

5. 1/2 lime, juiced

6. 1 oz. club soda

   Directions

   This recipe is for one drink. Most likely you will be making more, but use caution not to make too much of the puree as it has a short shelf life.

7. 1. Puree nectarine and simple syrup in a blender. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing with a spatula to get all the juice out of the pulp. You should have about 2 ounces. Reserve puree juice and throw out the remaining pulp. You can skip the straining if you don’t mind the pulp in your cocktail.

8. 2. Add puree to a cocktail shaker with ice. Add gin or vodka, St. Germain, lime juice, and club soda. Shake well and strain into a martini glass or coupe. Garnish with sprig of thyme.

I like to chill my glasses in the freezer beforehand. The shelves in the door hold glasses securely.

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Photos by Maud Waterman and Etsy. Recipe by imboredletsgo

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