This Rosemary Simple Syrup is so easy to make. Just use it in place of plain simple syrup in your cocktail recipes and up your cocktail game!
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Simple Syrups are so Easy to Make
The easiest way to up your cocktail game and create a fabulous craft cocktail is with an infused simple syrup. A lot of cocktails call for a simple syrup and one of the easiest ways to change up a cocktail is to change up your simple syrup.
I am a huge fan of infused simple syrups, as you can probably tell from my Thyme Simple Syrup and Ginger Simple Syrup.
Ways to use Rosemary Simple Syrup
While my rosemary pretty much grows year round, it's resiny flavor always makes me think of fall and winter. It's such an earthy herb.
If you're wondering what you could do with your simple syrup, I have some suggestions. These are all cocktails that you could add a little rosemary simple syrup to:
- Apple Martini
- Mojito
- Whiskey Sour
- French 75
- Mai Tai
- Margarita
- Old Fashion
- Vodka Collins
And, that's just the tip of the iceberg! It's also great stirred into lemonade or sparkling water for a non alcoholic drink! Feel free to suggest some more cocktail pairings in the comments! I also love pairing it with Homemade Limoncello for a refreshing herby, lemony cocktail!
It's so easy to make this, you first bring sugar and water to a boil. While you can use any granulated sugar, I like superfine sugar because it dissolves so easily. I use this India Tree Brand, but this C&H Pure Cane Quick Dissolve Superfine would work also. Let it boil for for 3 minutes then stir in honey, I like to use Raw & Unfiltered Honey. Add the rosemary and let it steep as the sugar mixture cools. Remove the rosemary and store in the fridge! So easy!!
I found this recipe in Donna Hay's August/September 2015 magazine.
Rosemary Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- ½ cup superfine sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup honey
- 6 sprigs rosemary
Instructions
- Place the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the honey and add the rosemary sprigs.
- Let mixture cool to room temperature.
- Remove the rosemary sprigs and store in a lidded bottle in the fridge.
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kelly says
Can you store a fresh rosemary spring is the strained & refrigerated syrup once it is made?
Pam Greer says
I don't, just because there could be some bacteria on the rosemary sprig.
Kiki says
Hello Pam, I made rosemary syrup last year and it was sunshine yellow. I was wondering what gave yours its colour - was it the honey?
Pam Greer says
It's because I typically have organic sugar around instead of regular white sugar. It's a darker sugar, so my simple syrups look darker.
soniya says
oh i love anything and everything with rosemary! such a great recipe! will try it soon!
Pam Greer says
You'll have to let me know what you think!
Danielle says
I love anything rosemary. This would make a lovely homemade christmas gift.
Pam Greer says
It would!
Colleen says
I have lots of rosemary, so I loved coming across this recipe! Thanks for all the great cocktail ideas, too.
Pam Greer says
You're welcome!
Matt @ Plating Pixels says
I like having simple syrups stocked on hand. They’re great for drinks and like your suggestions.
Pam Greer says
They are so easy also!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
Oh this is amazing! I would love to make a big batch and put it in pretty bottles and give as gifts with a bottle of whatever booze my friends like- Yum!
Pam Greer says
It does make great gifts!