Aromatic sprigs of rosemary blend perfectly with vodka and fresh lemon juice making this a beautiful and delightful tasting cocktail recipe!
That Weird Transition From Summer To Fall
The end of Summer is kind of amazing and terrible all at the same time…you know what I mean, right?! Like the weather is beautiful, and there’s still time to squeeze in just one or two more barbecues. However, every day that passes means it is one day closer to Fall, which means it is one day closer to Winter, which means we will likely soon be holed up in our house while the snow piles up outside and I am sooooo not ready for that. BUT first….the beginning of football season commences! And for that, we celebrate with a yummy lemon & rosemary cocktail that is honey sweetened and flavored with fresh lemon juice and rosemary.
Football Season
Before Justin and I started dating, I was admittedly not a football fan. Just sayin’ and figured I should get that out of the way. Once we started dating though, and I realized that football season is one of the very few things that Justin actually gets truly excited about, I quickly got on board! So whether you are gearing up for your first tailgater of the year or hosting a game day party, make sure you add this lemon & rosemary cocktail to your menu! It’s a tasty and refreshing cocktail option!
The Rosemary Infused Simple Syrup
To clean up this lemon & rosemary cocktail, we made it refined sugar-free by making our simple syrup with local raw honey. Honey is a natural sweetener and our preferred sweetener of choice for adult beverages. The combination of rosemary and lemon is crisp and refreshing and with a hint of honey, it’s the perfect savory, sweet drink to sip on while you watch your favorite sport!
Lemon & Rosemary Cocktail
Ingredients
For the rosemary infused simple syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 6-8 sprigs rosemary
For the rest of the cocktail:
- 2 oz vodka
- 4-6 oz soda water or lemon flavored soda water
- 2 lemon wedges, (one to squeeze and one for garnish)
- 1 sprig rosemary, (for garnish)
Instructions
- To make the rosemary infused simple syrup, add the water and honey to a small pan. Bring to a boil, stirring in the honey to mix with the water.
- Once the water reaches a boil, turn it down to simmer at a low boil and add the rosemary sprigs. Boil at a low boil for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let the rosemary steep for 30 minutes.
- Remove rosemary sprigs and pour the simple syrup over a mesh strainer into a jar or container. Refrigerate until ready to use and shake prior to use.
- To make your cocktail, fill a 12 or 16 oz cup with ice. Add in 2 oz of vodka and 1-2 tbsp of the infused simple syrup. Start with a little syrup and taste and add more as needed to reach desired taste. Top with soda water, squeeze a lime wedge in and stir. Serve with an additional sprig of rosemary and lemon wedge for garnish. Enjoy!
Notes
This was cool and refreshing on a hot day! We enjoyed it and will be making them again!
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