Lemon, Honey, Chamomile & Thyme Mocktail

Ingredients:

• 1 lemon cut into wedges & 1 extra lemon sliced for garnish
• 120ml Seedlip Garden 108
• 200ml boiling water
• 1 small sprig of thyme and extra sprigs for garnish
• 2 chamomile tea bags
• 1 tbs honey (or sugar/sweetener measured according to taste)
• Chilled tonic water
• Ice cubes
• 2 x chilled tall glasses

Method:

1: Begin the Lemon Chamomile mocktail by sourcing a jug suitable for a hot infusion. Place within it the chamomile tea bags and pour the boiling water. Allow the chamomile brew to steep until it possesses a robust character. Once it has cooled to room temperature, transfer the tea to the refrigerator without delay, giving it time to chill.

2: Meanwhile, turn your attention to the delicate harmonies of flavour. With gentle hands, carefully muddle the lemon wedges with the honey and a pinch of thyme.

3: To the muddled concoction subsequently introduce the non-alcoholic Seedlip Garden 108 Gin, a spirit of English garden elegance. Combine this essence with a measure of ice, stirring, allowing the elements to intertwine in a delicate dance.

4: Prepare your chilled glasses by filling them with ice, a perfect touch for those warm summer gatherings.

5: Divide the strained liquid into each glass, followed by the chilled chamomile tea, undeniably infusing the mocktail with a sense of citrusy freshness and floral chamomile tones.

6: To elevate the flavours, then add a gentle stream of tonic water cascades into each glass, adding a touch of effervescence and charm.

7: Lastly, garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a sprig of thyme, to complement the flavours within.

8: May each sip be a testament to the beauty of simplicity of garden elements…ENJOY!

NOTE: Furthermore you can make this as a standard cocktail by replacing the non-alcoholic gin with the following: a gin and tonic or a vodka and soda of your choice.

Lastly, my lemon branch watercolour (as seen in the picture below) titled “Sun Kissed Lemons in Harmony” is available for purchase here.

Watch the final touches being made to this watercolour here.