Rosemary Lemonade recipe
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:
Steps to make Rosemary Lemonade
- 1
Make rosemary simple syrup
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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.
- 2
Strain and chill
5
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.
- 3
Prepare lemonade
5
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.
- 4
Serve
Serve over ice, garnished with a slice of lemon and a sprig of rosemary. Enjoy!
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