Sparkling Blood Orange Mocktail with Thyme
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Beverage
United States
Our Sparkling Blood Orange Mocktail with Thyme is a refreshing and vibrant drink that brings together bold citrus flavor with a touch of herbal sophistication. Featuring CorVive’s Orange Berry Blast Energy stick, this mocktail delivers clean, all-natural energy without the crash. Perfect for brunch, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or anytime you need a boost, it’s a delicious way to stay energized while skipping the sugar and artificial ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 oz. Blood Orange Juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 Stick Orange Berry Energy + Focus
- ¾ oz. Thyme Simple Syrup
- 2 oz Sparkling Water
- Ice, as needed for shaking and serving
- Blood Orange Slice and a Sprig of Thyme (optional garnish)
Thyme Simple Syrup (About 20 Mocktails)
½ oz. Fresh Thyme, loosely bundled with kitchen twine
1 C. Granulated Sugar
1 C. Water (plus more for blanching)
Directions
Step 1
Thyme Simple Syrup
In a small pot, bring some water to a boil. Remove from heat, add thyme and blanch for 30 seconds. Remove thyme and set aside. Discard the blanching water and rinse the pot.
Bring 1 Cup water and 1 Cup sugar to a simmer. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved and the syrup is clear. Add blanched thyme and allow to cool to room temperature.
Steep syrup in the refrigerator for 12 - 48 hours. When ready to use, discard the thyme sprigs.
Thyme syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 - 2 weeks.
Step 2
In a cocktail shaker (or mason jar) combine blood orange juice and thyme simple syrup.
Step 3
Top with ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds or until ice cold.
Step 4
Pour shaken juice over a glass filled with ice.
Step 5
Garnish with a slice of blood orange and fresh thyme, as desired. Cheers!
