Orange Thyme Cordial

Yields: Approx. 12 oz | Bright, Zesty & Herbaceous

Ingredients

• 1 cup Granulated White Sugar
• ¾ cup Filtered Water
• 2 Large Oranges (Zest and Juice)
• 6–8 Fresh Thyme Sprigs
• ½ tsp Citric Acid (Optional for extra shelf-life and tang)

Instructions

1. The Zest Muddle: Peel wide strips of zest from the oranges (avoiding the white pith). Combine zest and sugar in a bowl. Muddle well and let sit for 30 minutes to release the citrus oils.
2. Dissolve: In a small saucepan, combine the water and the orange-sugar mixture. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved.
3. The Infusion: Add the fresh thyme sprigs and the juice from your two oranges (about ½ cup). Bring to a very low simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Steep & Cool: Remove from heat. Let it sit and steep for 30 minutes. Taste periodically; remove thyme earlier if the herbal note is strong enough for you.
5. Strain & Store: Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean glass bottle. If using citric acid, stir it in now.