Blackberry Thyme Sparkler

Blackberry Thyme Sparkler: Ok, so this was a major fail. As a collective group we have decided we do not like thyme in our cocktails as this wasn't the first time something with thyme went horribly wrong. So...tread lightly and at your own risk. 

How it looks online: 

 (lies!)

How it looks homemade: 

Recipe: 

Produce

• 1 zest of lemon Large
• 1 C Wild frozen blueberries
• .5 oz ginger

Condiments

• 1 C sugar
• 1 C of water 

Baking & Spices

• 2 sprigs of thyme

Frozen

• 1 Ice

Beer, Wine & Liquor

• 1 Oz Gin 
• Champagne 

To make: Make a simple syrup using blackberries, water, thyme and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the berries are soft. Remove from heat and strain once cool. 

Note: use a small amount of butter to get sugar/salt to stay on the rim

In champagne glass add gin, 1 oz of simple syrup and top with champagne. 

Changes Made: 

None

Garnishes: 

Sprig of thyme 

1 Blackberry 

Thoughts: 

Eric (Kelli's husband) "Kinda good. Kinda sweet. I dont want it again"

1.9/10 

Kelli " *cough*...ugh gross, I dont like that. It is gross" *hands me the glass*

0/10

Nik   1.2/10 "oh ew. Mmmm....maybe we dont like drinks with thyme in them. Weird because Kel usually likes things that tastes like the earth"

Kel "But it is super mild. Maybe it is the gin?" *mixes just the simple syrup and champagne, tries it and makes a face* "Nope it's the syrup"

Nik tries it again... "I mean it is way better, but I would never pick it" 

Kel *sipping the champagne* "The champagne is GOOD" 

Everyone tasting the simple syrup: "Yep it's the thyme" We do not like thyme in our cocktails. 

Overall: Don't...or tread carefully