Citron-Romarin Cocktail
Ingredients
For Syrup:
- Leaves from 2 large rosemary sprigs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
For Cocktail:
- 3 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce St. Germain
- 1 ounce Rosemary Syrup
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice ~ 1 lemon
- Garnish with rosemary sprig and slice of lemon
Instructions
- For Syrup:
- Remove leaves from rosemary sprigs.
- In a small saucepan, combine rosemary, water and sugar over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil and let boil for a minute.
- Remove from heat and let steep for an hour or two so flavors can develop.
- Strain syrup into a storage container.
- Store for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or freeze.
- For Cocktail:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, St. Germain, rosemary syrup and lemon juice; shake well.
- Pour into two old-fashioned glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig and slice of lemon.
Notes
* The syrup recipe makes about 1-1/2 cups (or 12 ounces) – enough for 24 cocktails.
* This syrup freezes well so you can make it ahead of time.
* This syrup freezes well so you can make it ahead of time.
