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.
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!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and fresh rosemary.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar is completely dissolved. Boil for one minute.
- Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the syrup into a glass jar, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 49Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 0gSugar: 12gProtein: 0g
Beth says
This will definitely come in handy! I can’t wait to make this!
Sara Welch says
This was so easy and is always great to have on hand! So glad I found this recipe!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This Rosemary Simple Syrup is seriously making me hungry!
Jen says
I love reading through all of the drink menus. Such creative minds. This would make such a great gift idea to my girlfriends this season. Love it!
Catalina says
I love rosemary flavor! I am so curious to try this syrup!
Kevin says
This would make a great gift for the Holidays! Love it!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This Rosemary Simple Syrup is looks incredibly delicious!
Beth says
This is such a handy recipe! I can’t wait to give this a try! I’m so excited!
Sara Welch says
I love how easily this comes together! Was a great addition to Thanksgiving cocktails!
Catalina says
I only can immagine how flavorful this syrup is! It must be amazing!
Kelly says
Can you make this same syrup with other herbs? I have chocolate mint in my herb garden. Have you tried it with mint?
Cathy Trochelman says
Yes you can! I have used mint, but not chocolate mint, sounds delicious!