Another weekend is around the corner and, as always, we are here to prepare you for an explosive, fun time with your loved ones.

This cocktail has a sophisticated, seasonal flair and is perfect on a relaxing day, especially now that the rains have started coming down harder.

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 12 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
• 4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 cups citrus vodka
• 2 cups water
• Club soda
• Lemon wedges

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Method

1. Place a small saucepan over high heat.
2. Combine water and sugar in the saucepan to make syrup.
3. Stirring occasionally, bring ingredients to a boil.
4. When sugar has totally dissolved, add the thyme.
5. Remove from heat and leave to cool to room temperature.
6. Strain the mixture finely through a mesh sieve and into a large cup and discard the thyme.
7. Cover the cup and chill the syrup.
8. In a large serving pitcher, mix syrup with lemon juice and vodka.
9. Run a lemon wedge over the rims of highball glasses and dip the rim into a plate of sugar to coat it.
10. Pour cocktail into the glasses.
11. Top up with club soda.
12. Garnish with the remaining thyme and lemon wedges.
13. Serve immediately.

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