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I only realized after my first sip that this is essentially pear-thyme lemonade, made with soda water instead of still. It was not my intention to make a glorified lemonade, but I’m very happy I did.

Pear, Lemon & Thyme Syrup

Ingredients:

• 1 Bosc pear

• 2 cups water

• 1/3 cup honey

• 2 strips lemon peel

• A few sprigs fresh thyme

Directions:

1. Cut the pear in half and use a melon baller to remove the seedy core.

2. In a small pot over medium heat, combine the water and honey. Once the honey has dissolved, add the halved pear and gently cook until a knife can easily pierce through, about 10 minutes.

3. Remove the pear and simmer the mixture to reduce by about one-third. Let cool slightly, then pour into a lidded jar or container. Add the pear back in, along with the lemon peel and a few sprigs of thyme. Let steep in the fridge overnight.

4. Remove the pear, lemon peel, and thyme the next day. Keep refrigerated.

   Note: You now have a bonus poached pear! Enjoy it in a yogurt bowl for breakfast in the morning.

Pear Lemon & Thyme Fizz

Ingredients:

• 2 oz pear, lemon & thyme syrup

• 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

• Soda water

• Lemon wheel and thyme ice, for garnish

Directions:

1. Fill a glass with ice (bonus points if you freeze thyme or lemon into your ice). Add the syrup and lemon juice, then top with soda water.

Note: This is not a true simple syrup, since it is not a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water. It is much more diluted, but depending on how far you reduce it, it will be more or less sweet. Adjust to your taste.

That’s all for now! See you next time At Isabelle’s