Iced apricot, lemon, and thyme cooler with vanilla
An original, refreshing drink made with ripe apricots gently simmered with lemon, fresh thyme, and a touch of vanilla. It is blended, strained, and served very cold with sparkling water for a light, bright finish.
Ingredients
- 300 g ripe apricots, pitted (en mitades)
- 500 ml water (for the base)
- 40 g sugar (ajustar to taste)
- 1 unit lemon (3 tbsp de jugo)
- 6 g fresh thyme (solo the hojitas and sprigs tiernas)
- 5 ml vanilla extract (puro)
- 1 g fine salt (a pinch)
- 400 ml well-chilled sparkling water (for terminar the bebida)
- 400 g ice (for servir)
- 4 unit thin lemon slices (for decorar, optional)
- 4 unit small fresh thyme sprigs (for decorar, optional)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Wash the apricots, remove the pits, and cut them in halves. Wash the lemon, finely zest it, and squeeze 45 ml (3 tbsp) of juice. Strip the leaves from the fresh thyme.
- 2
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the apricots, water, sugar, lemon zest and juice, thyme leaves, vanilla extract, and fine salt.
- 3
3. Bring the mixture over medium heat until it begins to steam gently, without a hard boil. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, maintaining an approximate temperature of 185 to 195°F (85 to 90°C), until the apricots are very tender.
- 4
4. Remove from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes so the thyme and vanilla can further infuse the mixture.
- 5
5. Blend until completely smooth. Then strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother, more refined drink.
- 6
6. Let the base cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, ideally around 39 to 43°F (4 to 6°C).
- 7
7. To serve, divide the ice among 4 glasses. Add the chilled apricot base, about 150 ml (scant 2/3 cup) per glass, and top with the well-chilled sparkling water.
- 8
8. Stir each glass gently. Garnish with thin lemon slices and small fresh thyme sprigs if desired, and serve immediately.
Chef tips
If you prefer a more intense drink, use less sparkling water when serving. For a more aromatic finish, lightly rub the thyme sprigs between your fingers before garnishing.
Substitutions
You can substitute the sugar with the same amount of cane sugar. If you do not have fresh thyme, use 1 g (1 tsp) dried thyme, adding it during cooking and straining very well afterward. Sparkling water can be replaced with plain unsweetened soda water.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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