Rosemary Vanilla Vodka Lemonade Cocktail
A sunny, refreshing cocktail made with vodka, tart lemon, vanilla, and rosemary. Clean, crisp, and subtly herbal—the perfect lemonade upgrade for warm weather or brunch.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Measuring jigger
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Tall glass or highball glass
- Bar spoon
- Small saucepan
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz rosemary vanilla simple syrup homemade or store-bought
- 2-3 oz club soda or seltzer
- ice cubes
- fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
- lemon wedges or slices for garnish
- sugar optional, for rimming glass
Instructions
- Rim your glass with sugar if desired, then fill with ice.
- In a shaker, combine vodka, lemon juice, and rosemary vanilla syrup with ice.
- Shake for 10–15 seconds.
- Strain into your prepared glass.
- Top up with club soda or seltzer. Stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig and lemon wedge or slice.
Notes
Homemade rosemary vanilla syrup is best (equal parts sugar/water, rosemary, splash of vanilla). Fresh lemon juice makes a huge difference. Go easy on the vanilla for balance. Use club soda for more fizz or seltzer for a softer finish.