Inspired by the sun-kissed Mediterranean, this Rosemary Lemonade is slightly tart, sweet and refreshing. This hydrating lemonade is made completely from scratch using homemade rosemary simple syrup and fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Once chilled, serve it over ice, garnished with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh rosemary. Perfect for a hot day!
To make a rosemary simple syrup, stir together the water and sugar in a saucepan. Add the rosemary sprigs and bring to a boil. Simmer for five minutes, then set aside to cool completely. Finally, strain, and you are done. A tip: Make more than you need and keep the remainder in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Once you have a bottle of this syrup in the refrigerator, you are just a few steps away from creating amazing mocktails and cocktails boasting intense, woodsy rosemary flavor.
To make this version of Rosemary Lemonade, you will need the following ingredients:
In a medium saucepan, stir together 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water. Add 6 rosemary sprigs and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool completely. Strain the rosemary simple syrup, then transfer it to a jar or an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator. You can keep it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
In a pitcher, combine 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 quart filtered water. Add the chilled rosemary simple syrup to taste. Start with ½ -¾ cup and add more if desired. Transfer the prepared lemonade to the fridge to chill thoroughly before serving.
Serve over ice, garnished with a slice of lemon and a sprig of rosemary. Enjoy!
Serve this hydrating and refreshing Rosemary Lemonade over ice and prepare to be transported to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with each sip. Made this recipe? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Yass! Just made this fab Rosemary Lemonade for a BBQ, and everyone was blown away. The mix of sweet and tart is sooo refreshing! Perfect drink to chill with my friends on a hot day. Definitely gonna whip this up all summer! 🥳
OMG! This Rosemary Lemonade is SO refreshing! Made it for our backyard BBQ, and everyone loved it. My kids were running around, and it was the perfect drink to cool down. Easy peasy to whip up, and the rosemary adds a fab twist. Will def make again!
Refreshing and zesty!
This Rosemary Lemonade hit the spot! Made it for a summer BBQ, everyone loved it.
Refreshing summer drink
Zesty, refreshing, delicious
Superb! Made this for my garden party, and everyone loved it! The rosemary gives it this unique twist, and it was so refreshing on a hot day. Thanks so much for sharing this amazing recipe! 🌿🍋
This Rosemary Lemonade is a hit at our family BBQs, super refreshing.
