Strawberry Thyme Affair: elegance served on ice
The Strawberry Thyme Affair isn’t just a drink — it’s a soft whisper of springtime wrapped in a sparkling finish. Built on the gentle sweetness of Gold Daddy Strawberry Liqueur and elevated by the aromatic lift of elderflower, this cocktail invites you into a slower rhythm. Served over ice in a wide wine glass, it’s a nod to those long afternoons that turn into golden evenings — where every sip feels like part of the conversation.
Whether you choose tonic water for crisp freshness or sparkling wine for a celebratory edge, this cocktail adapts to your moment. It’s not about big flavours shouting over each other — it’s about gentle layers, floral hints, and that refined touch thyme brings. Think rooftop chats, garden parties, or simply a little pause at the end of your day.
The charm of subtle layering
Strawberries and thyme might sound like an unexpected couple, but they work like a soft melody and its echo. The strawberry liqueur sets the tone — ripe, red, slightly nostalgic — while the elderflower liqueur adds a perfumed note that brings lift and lightness. Then comes the thyme: savoury, green, grounding. It doesn’t overpower; it reminds you to slow down.
This is what the Strawberry Thyme Affair is all about — a flirtation between sweetness and structure.
Ingredients
- 40 ml Gold Daddy Strawberry Liqueur
- 10 ml elderflower liqueur
- 80 ml dry tonic water or sparkling wine
- Garnish: fresh strawberry and a thyme sprig
How to make the Strawberry Thyme Affair
- Fill a wine glass generously with ice.
- Add Gold Daddy Strawberry Liqueur and elderflower liqueur.
- Top with dry tonic water for freshness, or sparkling wine for a more decadent twist.
- Stir gently to combine without losing the sparkle.
- Garnish with a halved strawberry and a sprig of fresh thyme.
Tips from Gold Daddy
- Use chilled ingredients to keep the drink crisp and vibrant from the first sip to the last.
- If using sparkling wine, go for something dry and elegant — Prosecco works beautifully.
- Gently clap the thyme sprig between your hands before garnishing to release its natural oils.
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Want to level it up? Infuse your ice cubes with a few thyme leaves for a subtle herbal undertone.
Conclusion
The Strawberry Thyme Affair is a cocktail of quiet confidence — a drink that doesn’t demand the spotlight but effortlessly holds it. With its floral-fruity depth and sparkling finish, it’s the perfect companion for graceful moments and unhurried joy. Serve it when you want to impress without trying too hard — or when you simply want to sip something golden, chilled, and just a little poetic.
