Cocktails, Mocktails, and… Rosemary

My first food blog! Beverage blog? I was never much of a cook, but homesteading has really changed things for me. I’m learning to make use of what I have and, one year into homesteading and in the middle of June: it’s a big Rosemary bush.

Here are three beverage recipes that include rosemary syrup, as well as a rosemary syrup recipe, and other suggestions. It is perfect for the hot summer days! If you want to buy some of my syrup or fresh rosemary or dried rosemary or a kit and are local, click those links! I used our organically grown and cultivated rosemary bush.

Rosemary Syrup

So many uses! Along with the three recipes below, I pour it in my coffee!

Ingredients for Rosemary Syrup:

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 1 cup water

- 1/4c sprigs of fresh or dried rosemary

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water.

2. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.

3. Once dissolved, add the fresh rosemary sprigs.

4. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5-7 minutes, then remove it from the heat and let it steep for an additional 15-20 minutes.

5. Strain the syrup into a clean bottle and refrigerate. It can be stored for up to two week.

To order our already-made syrup, click here. To order our DIY kit, click here.

Now that we have our rosemary syrup ready, let’s create some summer drinks!

Rosemary Lemonade

Ingredients:

- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)

- 1 cup rosemary syrup

- 4 cups cold water

- Ice

- Lemon slices and rosemary sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice and rosemary syrup.

2. Add the cold water and stir well to combine.

3. Taste and adjust the sweetness if necessary by adding more syrup or water.

4. Serve over ice in glasses and garnish with lemon slices and sprigs of rosemary.

Lemon Rosemary Mocktail

Ingredients:

- 2 oz lemon juice

- 1 oz rosemary syrup

- 4 oz sparkling water

- Ice

- Lemon wedges and rosemary sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a glass, combine the lemon juice and rosemary syrup.

2. Fill the glass with ice, then top with sparkling water.

3. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.

4. Garnish with lemon wedges and rosemary sprigs for a beautiful presentation.

Whiskey Sour with Rosemary Syrup

Ingredients:

- 2 oz whiskey (bourbon or rye)

- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

- 1 oz rosemary syrup

- Ice

- Lemon wheel and rosemary sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the whiskey, lemon juice, and rosemary syrup.

2. Shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled.

3. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.

4. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of rosemary.

Other Suggestions:

Add the syrup to your favorite coffee!

Make your own soda! To buy ours, click here.