Strawberry Thyme Martini

This 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

This Strawberry Thyme Martini is a fresh and delicious cocktail recipe that’s perfect for spring and summer.

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cocktail, martini, strawberry, thyme

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Calories: 365kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 11g | Iron: 1mg