Description
A refreshing and cozy apple juice enhanced with elderberry syrup and fresh thyme, perfect for everyday wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium crisp apples, cored and chopped
- 1 to 2 teaspoons elderberry syrup
- 1 small sprig fresh thyme, leaves stripped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 4 to 6 ice cubes
- Filtered water (as needed for blending or juicing)
Instructions
- Juice the apples in a juicer. If using a blender, add apples with a splash of water, blend, then strain through a fine sieve or nut milk bag.
- Stir in elderberry syrup and lemon juice. Start with 1 teaspoon and taste, adding more if desired.
- Rub thyme leaves between your fingers to release aroma, then stir into the juice. Chill over ice for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with more syrup if desired, or add extra lemon drops for tanginess.
- Serve cold and sip slowly to enjoy the flavors.
Notes
Fresh thyme is preferred for subtle flavor. Store elderberry syrup in the fridge and test a teaspoon in water for balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Juicing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg