Rosemary Lemon Fizz

Submitted by Outta Here

"A refreshing summertime cocktail. Time does not include cooling time for syrup. I changed the amount of rosemary originally posted from 1/2 cup to 4 sprigs, which when chopped coarsely, equals about 1/2 cup, but I think others were chopping it too fine to fill the 1/2 cup, and that is why it was too strong. :)"

 

• Ready In: 33mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• Rosemary Syrup

• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped (stems and leaves)
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2 cups water

• Cocktail

• 2 ounces vodka or 2 ounces gin
• 2 slices lemons
• soda water
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary

directions

1. To make syrup:

2. Place all syrup ingredients into a saucepan and boil 30 minutes.
3. Strain and allow to cool completely before use.
4. Store in covered container in refrigerator.

5. To make cocktail:

6. Place 1 ounce syrup with vodka (or gin) and lemon slices over ice in shaker. Shake well.
7. Strain into a rocks glass and add a splash of soda.
8. Garnish with rosemary sprig.

Reviews

[Melissa and her Pan]

I followed the recipe to the letter. The rosemary was entirely too overwhelming. i imagine one Tbsp of fresh rosemary as opposed to 1/2 cup was probably the way to go, but I don't think i’ll be making this again. On a positive note, making the simple syrup made my house smell fantastic!

 

[queenbeatrice]

I love this drink, so refreshing!!! Followed instructions as listed. Thanks for sharing your recipe :)

 

[Baby Kato]

Great drink...Mikekey...I love rosemary...I did use the 4 sprigs and coarsley cut them up. It made for a scary green colored sugar water. I learned a long time ago, don't judge a book by its cover...hence color...I used grey goose vodka in this cocktail, twas so smooth. This cocktail was incredible, after I added the small splash of soda water; what a difference it made, it mellowed the rosemary and left a slightly spicey flavor, not over powering at all. I enjoyed it very much and will make again. Thanks for sharing.

 

[mlltippy]

Great drink. cut the rosemary a bit but other than that made as stated. thanks

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

this is good but I only used 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary instead of 1/2 cup I thought that amount would be too much, thanks for sharing Mikekey!...Kitten:)