Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes Grapefruit-Thyme Cocktail 4.0 (10) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 17, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email The subtle lemon flavor of thyme pairs well with the tart grapefruit. Ingredients 1 ½ cups water 1 cup sugar ½ bunch fresh thyme, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, crushed 4 grapefruits, juiced 2 cups vodka Club soda Freshly ground black pepper, for garnish (optional) Directions Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat. Add the thyme and peppercorns. Let steep for one hour. Strain and chill, reserving a few thyme sprigs for garnish. Mix grapefruit juice and vodka in a pitcher. (Chill if making ahead.) To serve, fill each 8-ounce glass with 1 tablespoon thyme syrup, add ice to fill the glass, and fill 3/4 of the way full with the grapefruit mixture. Top with club soda. Garnish with 1 sprig of fresh thyme and some cracked black pepper if desired. Print