Rosemary Lime Cocktail
Can we just call it cocktail time? Let’s just take a minute and take in a cocktail.
I’ve got too many Post-It notes with too many tasks on them.
I’ve got too much hairspray in my hair, and not enough butter in my fridge.
There’s clothes that need putting away, and cats that need brushing. There’s just days and days full of full.
You know? Of course you know. Of course you do.
Let’s just take a quick minute and call it cocktail time. Please and thank you.
I’d like to introduce you to chilled, lime wedges, sprigs of rosemary, and homemade rosemary syrup.
I made this cocktail along with my Perfect Cheese Plate… and I threw a party… for one. No biggie.
We’ll add sparkling water… so we’re not doing sweet rosemary vodka shots. That would be odd… and strangely awesome.
That’s not what we’re doing here.
This cocktail is a combination of sweet and savory. The rosemary syrup is sweet and earthy. Fragrant too. Such a lovely compliment to fresh lime and cold vodka.
Remember when I made Homemade Ginger Ale with ginger syrup? That was seriously one of my favorite recipes of the year. Making syrups is so dreamy easy. With this cocktail, you’ll feel fancy as you sip. I like. I hope you do too!
Rosemary Syrup for Rosemary Lime Cocktails
makes 1 cup of syrup
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
Combine all three ingredients in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and allow the sugar to dissolve. Remove from the heat, cover, and allow to rest for 30 minutes. Remove the sprigs of rosemary and allow to cool. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge.
To make the cocktail you’ll need:
vodka
lime wedges
ice cubes
rosemary syrup
sparkling water
Here’s what you do:
Fill a glass with ice cubes. Squeeze some lime in! Pour in a few tablespoons of rosemary syrup. Pour in a few more tablespoons of vodka. Top with sparkling water. Stir. Drink. Repeat.
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You literally just read my mind. I was wondering what to do with all the leftover rosemary from Thanksgiving.
Wow! So beautiful! All you are missing are the giant square ice cubes…it’s all about maximum drinkability time here in hot Florida! ;-)
I’ll take one. Or three. It’s been that kind of day.
I made cheesy rosemary savory donuts. I bet this rosemary beverage would just be the icing on the donut cake.
This sounds really delicious!
I love this! I have rosemary sprigs and limes that I need to use up soon! Oh yes, and vodka. Can’t wait to try it! Nice photos too!
I love how you describe making syrups as “dreamy easy.” I’ve never made a syrup before, but I do like dreamy, and I love easy–count me in on this recipe! :)
I feel like that rosmary syrup has some serious potential for an amped up salad dressing… just sayin’
I have tons of rosemary in my backyard! Love finding new recipes that incorporate it. Going to try serving this cocktail at my next dinner party!
This looks great! Seems like it would be tasty made with gin as well? What kind of vodka did you use. Just wondering because the bottle looked pretty and I like a pretty bottle, box, package ect.
This is freaking awesome! I have a huge rosemary bush in my backyard that would love to be drenched in sugary syrup!
Thanks for giving me the excuse to make a cocktail ;)
Holy yum! This does fit the holiday theme. Well, any booze would :D
Yes please! Going to a holiday martini contest party next weekend…maybe this recipe will take first place!
HOLY REFRESHING! since i’m knocked up i’ll have to do the virgin version, but i could probably down a gallon of this :)
Gurl you can call it a cocktail time anytime ;-) Looks good…I love the crumpled paper background with sharpie…very cool look and perfect for blogging!
This looks amazing and refreshing! I would love to make this this week… it’s my first Christmas concert as an elementary music teacher next week and I’m freaking out!! vodka needed!