Blueberry & thyme gin& tonic

MORE INVENTIVE ( AND REFRESHING) THAN JUST ICE AND A SLICE

For each glass

6 fresh blueberries 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 1 tbsp simple syrup (see below) 1 shot of gin Ice cubes Tonic water

1 To make a simple syrup, mix equal quantities of water and caster sugar (say, 250ml and 250g respectively) in a saucepan over a low heat just until the sugar is dissolved. Do not allow to simmer or boil. Decant to a clean bottle or jar and store in the fridge until needed for up to two weeks.

2 Crush the blueberries and one sprig of thyme at the bottom of a tall glass. Add a shot of gin, a tbsp of syrup and fill half of the glass with ice cubes. Top up with tonic water and garnish with a sprig of thyme.