Rhubarb Thyme Spritz

Recipe: Ashley Hardin , Layers Green Lake , Seattle

Photo: Ashley Hardin

July 02, 2025

A day-friendly spritz that’s easy enough to build while sitting on a picnic blanket.

This rhubarb thyme spritz recipe is easy to mix up for outdoor picnics, backyard parties, and summer brunch.

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. blanc vermouth (Layers uses Emilio Lustau)
1 oz. rhubarb thyme syrup
2 1/2 oz. Topo Chico

Tools:barspoon
Glass:rocks
Garnish:fresh thyme or dehydrated blood orange wheel

Preparation

Add all of the ingredients to the glass, add ice, and stir. Garnish.
Rhubarb Thyme SyrupAdd 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of rhubarb (cut into 1-inch pieces), and 16 sprigs of picked thyme to a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Simmer until the rhubarb is tender and falling apart. Let cool. Once cooled, add the contents to a blender, and blend on high for 15-20 seconds. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, reserve syrup, discard fruit (or reserve the fruit for a baking project). Store the syrup in the fridge for up to 1 month.