Rosemary Honey Bourbon Lemonade Cocktail
This cocktail blends bourbon, fresh lemonade, sweet honey, and rosemary for a zesty, smooth, and herbal drink with a refreshing fizz.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Rocks glass
- Bar spoon
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon Woodford Reserve or Maker’s Mark
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz rosemary honey syrup equal parts honey and water, simmered with rosemary
- 2-3 dashes bitters optional
- club soda for topping
- ice cubes
- fresh rosemary sprig for garnish
- lemon wheel or wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Pour bourbon, lemon juice, and rosemary honey syrup into a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice and shake for about 15 seconds to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Add 2–3 dashes of bitters if desired.
- Top with a splash of club soda for fizz.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig and lemon wheel. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use quality bourbon for best flavor. The rosemary honey syrup can be prepped ahead (equal parts honey and water with rosemary, simmer 5 min). Adjust syrup or lemon for sweetness and citrus level. Garnish isn't just for looks—the aroma really pops!