Strawberry Thyme Martini
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure PolicyThis Strawberry Thyme Martini is a fresh and delicious cocktail recipe that’s perfect for spring and summer.
It’s a fun day here on IBC. I’m getting a head start on the first day of spring (which is this coming Monday) by celebrating with a cocktail and spring-inspired bar cart.
Despite the foot of snow outside, things in my home are feeling fresh and welcoming thanks to colorful touches of the new season. I recently added a splash of color and function to my bar cart (You can check that out here.) To toast the new season, I thought a new cocktail was also in order.
Last week I was deep into a Netflix binge of the new-to-me comedy Schitt’s Creek. (Which, by the way, I adore. It took me a few episodes, but halfway through the first season, I was hooked. It’s definitely a bit odd, but there are moments of kindness and heart that totally won me over. I definitely recommend it.) Anyway, I was watching a scene in which David and Stevie were drinking a martini, and immediately, I had a craving for one. (Does that ever happen to anyone else?)
So I made one. Using what I had on hand, I threw together this Strawberry Thyme Martini and totally loved it. The combination of fresh berry with a hint of thyme gave me my martini fix and had me yearning for a warm spring day.
To make this cocktail, all you need is strawberry vodka, regular vodka, St. Germaine (elderflower liqueur), a wedge of lemon, a whole strawberry, and fresh thyme. (I’m using both strawberry vodka and regular vodka because I found that just the strawberry vodka made the martini too sweet for my taste.)
As with most martinis, everything gets added to a cocktail shaker full of ice to combine and chill. I decided to use my festive eggs cups as bar decor and jiggers for making my martini. How cute is that, right? They worked perfectly! I also think they could function beautifully as shot glasses.
I think you’ll find this to be a light and refreshing sipper. Perfect for spring!
Aren’t martinis simple to make? I think that’s one of the reasons I love them so much. This one is pretty, too. Shake one up and let me know what you think.
I hope you like this recipe. If you missed my tips for creating a spring bar cart, you can find them here.
Here’s to a blissful spring! Cheers!
Strawberry Thyme Martini
Ingredients
- 2 ounces strawberry vodka I used Three Olives Strawberry Vodka.
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce St. Germain (Elderflower Liqueur)
- Lemon wedge
- Sprig fresh thyme plus one to garnish
Instructions
- Begin by muddling the strawberry in the bottom of a cocktail shaker, then fill with ice. Add the strawberry vodka, regular vodka, St. Germain, one sprig of fresh thyme, juice from a lemon wedge, and the wedge to the cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously.
- Strain into a martini glass. Add the remaining sprig of fresh thyme for garnish.
So refreshing! Perfect for summer! Cheers!
That looks absolutely amazing, and your photography is stunning!! Divine!! I’m also loving this little pop-up of you on the side saying hello! Cute!!