Rosemary Simple Syrup

Rosemary Simple Syrup is a simple, delicious way to upgrade any cocktail. Made with just 3 ingredients, it adds the most amazing flavor and complexity to all your favorite drinks… so you can play fancy bartender right in your own home!

Is anyone else obsessed with the specialty cocktail lists at bars and restaurants? I absolutely love looking through them (even when I have no idea what half of the ingredients even are)… and I’m always up for trying something new.

And if there’s one trend I’ve definitely noticed… it’s the trend of adding herbs to cocktails. And rosemary is always high on the list.

Quite honestly, I’ve always loved drinks with herbaceous notes. Like this Blackberry Basil Vodka Lemonade or these Raspberry Basil Champagne Spritzers And this Rosemary Simple Syrup is the BEST way to achieve it.

🌿 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

📋 Instructions

Combine the ingredients – in a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and fresh rosemary.

Bring to a boil – bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar is completely dissolved. Boil for one minute.

Steep – remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes.

Strain – strain the syrup into a glass jar, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

🍯 Recipe variations

• Substitute 1/2 cup honey for the granulated sugar and heat the water until hot (not boiling) to dissolve it
• Use any of your favorite fresh herbs in place of rosemary
• For a more pungent flavor, add more rosemary
• For less sweetness, cut the sugar (or honey) in half
• Combine the rosemary with your favorite fruit for a combination simple syrup

🍹 Cocktail ideas

Looking for fun ways to enjoy your rosemary simple syrup? Add a splash to any of these drinks or use as a substitute for the sweetener called for in the recipe.

• Appletini 
• Salty Dog
• Tom Collins
• Vodka Cranberry
• Ginger Orange Vodka Press
• Holiday Cranberry Mules

Rosemary Simple Syrup

Rosemary Simple Syrup is a simple, delicious way to upgrade any cocktail. Made with just 3 ingredients, it adds the most amazing flavor and complexity to all your favorite drinks... so you can play fancy bartender right in your own home!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 49kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and fresh rosemary.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar is completely dissolved. Boil for one minute.
3. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes.
4. Strain the syrup into a glass jar, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 12g