Passion Fruit Thyme Mocktail

Ingredients

• 3/4 ounces simple syrup
• 1 passion fruit , cut in half
• 2 large sprigs fresh thyme
• 3 ounces distilled water
• 1/4 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz pineapple juice , (or 1 cup pineapple chunks, juice extracted in a juicer)

Steps

1. To make simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir until sugar dissolves, then increase heat until mixture comes to a boil.
3. Remove from heat after about three minutes and allow to cool.
4. Chill cooled syrup in refrigerator for 2 hours before using (remaining syrup will keep refrigerated for up to one month; use to sweeten iced tea, lemonade, and other beverages).
5. Scoop the pulp from the passion fruit.
6. In a pint mixing glass, add pulp and one sprig of thyme and press several times with a cocktail muddler.
7. Add distilled water, lime juice, simple syrup, and pineapple juice.
8. Fill the glass with ice and shake vigorously for about 6 seconds.
9. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve.