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Plum Thyme Smash

August 12, 2015 By Shannah Coe 6 Comments

Plum Thyme Smash- Let summer linger with this refreshing Plum Thyme Smash featuring bourbon, fresh plums, and a homemade thyme simple syrup. | Blue Crab Martini

 

I’m so glad that it’s time for me to share another cocktail recipe here on Just Us Four because this Plum Thyme Smash is so good it has to be shared! This drink was inspired by two of my favorite summertime events- a trip to our local orchard and my wedding anniversary.

I’ll get to how those two things resulted in the most delicious drink ever (hint, hint, it involves bourbon), but first let me introduce myself! I’m Christin, and by now you may know me as the monthly cocktail contributor here on Shannah’s blog. I’m also the cupcake baker, cocktail shaker, and picture taker behind the blog Blue Crab Martini. I’d love it if you stopped by to visit me sometime! You can follow my kitchen adventures on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.

 

Plum Thyme Smash- Let summer linger with this refreshing Plum Thyme Smash featuring bourbon, fresh plums, and a homemade thyme simple syrup. | Blue Crab Martini

 

Last week we ventured out to the local U-pick orchard in search of summer’s finest peaches, but instead we came home with a big basket of plums! We were making our way through the endless rows of peach trees when we spotted them- trees so loaded with ripe, purple plums that their branches touched the ground. Of course we snagged some peaches, but plenty of these juicy treats made their way into our basket too!

 Plum Thyme Smash- Let summer linger with this refreshing Plum Thyme Smash featuring bourbon, fresh plums, and a homemade thyme simple syrup. | Blue Crab Martini

Would you look at those ripe and juicy plums?! Yum!

It just so happens that the very next day was also my 9th wedding anniversary (I’m still trying to figure out how nine whole years have flown by, whew). It was the middle of the week and going out to eat wasn’t an option, so I decided to bring the restaurant to us instead! I went all fancy-pants to impress my hubby and made a three course meal complete with a corn chowder starter, a main dish with sweet potato grits and ancho chili grilled shrimp, and finished it off with homemade peach sorbet.

Just like any fine restaurant, our meal needed a special cocktail to marry all of the flavors together. Bourbon is one of my hubby’s favorites and since we had an abundance of fresh plums, I decided to combine the two and see what I could shake up.

 Plum Thyme Smash- Let summer linger with this refreshing Plum Thyme Smash featuring bourbon, fresh plums, and a homemade thyme simple syrup. | Blue Crab Martini

 

This Plum Thyme Smash is a refreshing way to let summer linger on just a bit. You can use any variety of plums (I’ve tried it with two different varieties and both were equally tasty). Aside from the fresh plums and bourbon, there is another element that makes this drink so tasty- a homemade thyme infused simple syrup. The tangy plums mixed with herbal, fresh, earthy thyme makes for a truly unique flavor combination

Sipping on this Plum Thyme Smash made our anniversary extra sweet, and I hope you’ll share it with your special someone too! Cheers!

 

Plum Thyme Smash- Let summer linger with this refreshing Plum Thyme Smash featuring bourbon, fresh plums, and a homemade thyme simple syrup. | Blue Crab Martini

 

 

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Plum Thyme Smash
Author: Christin @ Blue Crab Martini
Recipe type: Cocktail
Serves: 2 drinks
 
Let summer linger with this refreshing Plum Thyme Smash featuring bourbon, fresh plums, and a homemade thyme simple syrup.
Ingredients
  • 5-6 sprigs of fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 plums, any variety but the riper the better
  • 4 oz bourbon
Instructions
  1. To make the thyme simple syrup, begin by combining the water and sugar in a small pot over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has fully dissolved, then remove from heat and add in the thyme sprigs. Let the syrup cool. Can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for several days.
  2. To make the Plum Thyme Smash, add the plums and 2-3 TBS of the thyme simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Muddle until the plums are broken down and all of the juice has been extracted.
  3. Add the bourbon and fill the shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled.
  4. Then pour the drink mixture into two ice filled glasses.
  5. Garnish with a slice of plum and a sprig of thyme. Cheers!
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Frozen S’moretini

July 16, 2015 By Shannah Coe 1 Comment

Who said s'mores are just for kids?! With marshmallow-infused vodka, rich chocolate, and sweet graham crackers, this Frozen S'moretini is the perfect drink for summer! | Blue Crab Martini

 

Who said s’mores are just for kids?!

The classic childhood treat is all grown up in this tasty Frozen S’moretini. Rich chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallow infused vodka all blended with ice- it’s the perfect summertime drink!

Hi everyone, I’m Christin and today I’m excited to share one of my all-time favorite drinks with you here on Just Us Four. I’m the cupcake baker, cocktail shaker, and picture taker behind the blog Blue Crab Martini. I’d love it if you stopped by to visit me sometime! You can also follow my kitchen adventures on Instagram and Facebook.

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Lemon Ginger Iced Tea Mojito

June 16, 2015 By Shannah Coe 4 Comments

Compensation was provided by Pure Leaf via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Pure Leaf.

For as long as I can remember, iced tea has been a part of my way of life. Both of my grandparents, along with so many people in our town, worked for a company that produced tea when I was a child. We never had a meal where iced tea wasn’t the beverage of choice. Of course, being in the south, the tea was sweet but it was always present. Now, as I am a “northerner,” the tea might be a little less sweet than I grew up with but I still love iced tea. Pure Leaf makes it easier to enjoy that fresh brewed glass of tea taste without all the actual brewing on my part. For summer, we like to combine our iced tea into cocktails and one of my absolute favorites is a lemon ginger iced tea mojito.

Lemon Ginger Iced Tea Mojito

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9 Refreshing Strawberry Cocktails

June 11, 2015 By Shannah Coe Leave a Comment

Strawberries are at the height of the freshness right now! We have a strawberry patch that opened up just down from the road from us and it is packed all day long right now. Oh, and of course, I keep seeing tons of strawberry photos all over my social media. During summer, I love a good cocktail so I went on the hunt for some great strawberry cocktails and came up with these 9 refreshing ideas.

9 Refreshing Strawberry Cocktails for Summer

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Three Ingredient Sangria: Rioja Libre

May 25, 2015 By Shannah Coe 8 Comments

I am excited to bring you this recipe for the simplest cocktail ever! While this post was sponsored, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

A Rioja Libre is the best party drink! It is quick and easy to make with only 3 ingredients but tastes amazing. Just call it your three ingredient Sangria!

Happy Memorial Day! We are getting ready to celebrate with a get together with a bunch of close friends. We’re hosting and taking care of the burgers, hot dogs and drinks. I wanted an easy cocktail that I could make on a larger scale for the group. We were picking up sodas for the party so I decided to make a three ingredient Sangria, called Rioja Libre, for the adults to enjoy.

Three Ingredient Sangria: Rioja Libre

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Blood Orange Paloma

May 19, 2015 By Shannah Coe 16 Comments

A Blood Orange Paloma is the perfect cocktail for the summer. Replace your margarita with this refreshing paloma cocktail that is perfect with a lime!

SO, it has been a tough week around here and it is only Tuesday! My office is in the process of moving and we have a ton of activities going on at home. I’m powering through and looking forward to the weekend when I can sit back and enjoy a Blood Orange Paloma on the deck.

Blood Orange Paloma

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Strawberry Key Lime Margarita

April 30, 2015 By Shannah Coe 12 Comments

Get ready for Cinco de Mayo with the perfect cocktail: a Strawberry Key Lime Margarita! This is the ultimate combination of flavors for your margarita!

Cinco de Mayo is not only a celebration of Mexican culture, it’s also one of the best foodie holidays of the year. Why? Because let’s be honest, it’s all about the tequila… that’s why!

Strawberry Key Lime Margarita | Blue Crab Martini

Hi everyone (or should I say ‘hola’?), it’s Christin from Blue Crab Martini back again with another delicious cocktail for you! I’m excited to be celebrating Cinco de Mayo here on Just Us Four, and today I’m sharing my recipe for a Strawberry Key Lime Margarita.

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Raspberry Italian Mojito

April 20, 2015 By Shannah Coe 21 Comments

A Raspberry Italian Mojito has the perfect amount of sweetness, mint, and fizz to be one refreshing drink! Made with all fresh ingredients and super easy to make! This raspberry mojito is perfect for spring or summer time, it will become your new favorite go-to cocktail!

The weather is really starting to warm up here and we are enjoying more and more time out on the deck. More time outside usually means more yummy cocktails being mixed in our house!

One of our local restaurants makes an Italian mojito and it is my favorite. At home, I decided to try my own and concocted this Raspberry Italian mojito.

Raspberry Italian Mojito

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20 Perfect Brunch Drink Recipes

April 1, 2015 By Shannah Coe 5 Comments

I love brunch. If it wasn’t for my busy schedule, I could make brunch the only meal I eat each day. Of course, when I am planning brunch {like the one I am working on for Easter}, one of the key elements is what to drink with our delicious food! I love a good cocktail but not everyone in my brunch party feels the same way. So, I went searching for 20 perfect brunch drink recipes that would make everyone happy!

20 Perfect Brunch Drink Recipes

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40+ Holiday Cocktail Party Recipes

November 17, 2014 By Shannah Coe Leave a Comment

It is no secret that our annual Christmas party is my absolute favorite party I have all year. I mean, I ramble on and on about it all year so, when it finally gets close, i start to get really excited. Of course, no party is ever complete without delicious food and drinks. Over forty other bloggers totally agreed with me so we got together and compiled an amazing list of holiday cocktail party recipes that would be PERFECT for any holiday event you are throwing.

Over 40 delicious recipes that are perfect for a holiday cocktail party!

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Hi, I'm Shannah! Welcome to My Suburban Kitchen, where you'll find tons of recipe ideas including family friendly dinners, sinfully delicious desserts and even Paleo and Whole30 recipes. I love spending time in our kitchen and also share little glimpses of my life as a wife to one awesome Mathlete and working mom to 2 cute kids! I hope you'll grab a seat at our table and enjoy your time in the kitchen with us.

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