A Fruity Twist on a Classic: Cherry Thyme Smash

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 1/4 oz cherry liqueur
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 3 oz sparkling water

Instructions:

1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cherry liqueur to the shaker.
3. Add the dried thyme to the shaker and muddle (gentle stir) to combine.
4. Add the sparkling water to the shaker and dry shake (shake without ice) for about 10-15 seconds.
5. Open the shaker and strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.