Strawberry Thyme Margaritas

For the simple syrup:

1. Combine all of the simple syrup ingredients in a small saucepan and whisk while it heats over medium heat. Continue stirring until all sugar is dissolved. Then continue to simmer for 7-9 minutes or until sugar has dissolved, strawberries have broken down a bit and liquid has turned a deep pink color. Remove from heat and let it cool for 15-20 minutes.

2. When syrup has cooled, strain it into a medium sized bowl to remove all fruit chunks and thyme leaves. Save any extra syrup in the fridge for up to a week!

For the margaritas:

1. Run a citrus (lime, orange, lemon) wedge around the rim of each glass and dip the glass edges into sugar or salt (I used sugar). If you don’t have any citrus, you can run water around the glass rim with a finger—it works just as well. Fill glasses with ice and set aside.

2. In a cocktail shaker, combine simple syrup, lime juice and tequila. Add ice. Put the lid on and shake until chilled, then pour over ice into the prepared glasses.

3. Slice some strawberries in half until just below the stems, then slip them over the edge of each glass to garnish. Also add a sprig of thyme to each glass for garnish. Serve immediately.