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Rosemary Gin Lemonade Cocktail Recipe

Rosemary Gin Lemonade Cocktail Recipe
This cocktail is all about mashing up rosemary’s herbal vibes with lemonade’s brightness and gin’s complexity. It’s a spring or summer staple, if you ask me.
John

Equipment

  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Muddler (or just use a wooden spoon)
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Highball or collins glass
  • Ice cube tray
  • Small saucepan (for simple syrup)
  • Cutting board and knife

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin London Dry style is great
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice about 1 medium lemon
  • 3/4 oz rosemary simple syrup*
  • 3 oz club soda or sparkling water
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
  • Lemon wheel for garnish

*For rosemary simple syrup:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 fresh rosemary sprigs about 4-5 inches each

Instructions

  • Make rosemary simple syrup (do this ahead if you can): Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar’s dissolved. Toss in the rosemary sprigs, take it off the heat, and let it steep for about 30 minutes. Strain, cool it down, and stash any extra in the fridge for up to two weeks.
  • Prep your glass—just fill it up with ice cubes.
  • In your shaker, drop in a rosemary sprig and give it a gentle muddle to release those oils.
  • Add gin, lemon juice, and rosemary syrup to the shaker.
  • Fill with ice and shake it like you mean it for 15-20 seconds, until it’s nice and cold.
  • Strain into your ice-filled glass.
  • Top with club soda and give it a gentle stir.
  • Garnish with a rosemary sprig and a lemon wheel. That’s it.

Notes

If you’re making this for a crowd, just multiply everything except the club soda. Mix it up and keep it in the fridge, then add ice and club soda when you’re ready to pour.
No gin? Or just not drinking? Swap in more club soda or even tonic water. The rosemary syrup still brings plenty of flavor, so you’re not missing out.
The syrup recipe makes enough for 8 to 10 drinks, give or take. Try it in iced tea or lemonade, too—it’s surprisingly good.
Want a stronger rosemary kick? Lightly torch the garnish sprig before adding it. You’ll get a blast of that herbal aroma right off the top.