Cherry plum lemonade with thyme and sage
4 servings
15 minutes
This refreshing plum lemonade with thyme and sage is a true elixir of summer coolness. Plum, traditionally used in Eastern and European cuisine, gives the drink a slight tartness, while the combination of sage and thyme offers a delicate aroma with herbal notes. Lime adds freshness, and brown sugar provides a soft sweetness that harmoniously ties the flavors together. This lemonade quenches thirst perfectly and is suitable as a standalone drink or as an addition to picnics and summer parties. It refreshes ideally on a hot day, and its complex aroma makes it a true gastronomic delight. The drink reveals itself even better after prolonged steeping, allowing all the ingredients to create an unparalleled flavor symphony.
1
Squeeze the juice from the lime and set the juice aside.
- Lime: 1 piece
2
Pour 100 grams of brown sugar into 150 ml of water.
- Brown sugar: 100 g
3
Place in a small saucepan, add 4 sprigs of thyme, and bring to a boil until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Fresh thyme: 4 stems
4
Add the plum and sage, and simmer for about 10 minutes, then add lime juice, cover, and let it steep. Ideally overnight, but 3-4 hours is also possible.
- Green cherry plum: 300 g
- Sage leaves: 3 pieces
- Lime: 1 piece
5
Dilute the syrup to 1–1.5 liters with water (to taste).
