I don’t know about you, but once the heat rolls into town, I cannot get enough lemonade! It’s definitely one of our favorite “it” drinks of the Summer season.
It’s a classic! And with good reason. It’s so refreshing and simple and well, addicting! I find myself making big pitchers of this citrusy beverage on the constant!
Last week I thought it would be fun to try a few pitchers that had funky, unexpected flavors mixed in, and this rosemary version was definitely my favorite!
The rosemary gets incorporated by making a super easy simple syrup that gets mixed into the lemonade. I made a batch for a last minute gathering a few days ago, and it was a major HIT! You can even garnish the cups with little sprigs of rosemary if you want to get all cute about it.
Happy beginning of the week, friends! I hope it’s an awesome one for you. xo
Rosemary Lemonade – Baker by Nature
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice
4 cups water
3 large sprigs fresh rosemary
1 cups sugar
lots of ice, lemon wedges, and rosemary sprigs for serving
Instructions:
In a large pot combine 1 cup of water, sugar, and rosemary. Set pot over medium heat, and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Let the mixture simmer on very low heat for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat and discard the rosemary. Let the mixture cool to room temperature. Once cooled, combine simple syrup mixture with the fresh lemon juice, and remaining water, stir to combine. At this point you can taste the lemonade and adjust the water/sugar if you feel like it needs more. Pour into glasses with ice, and drink!
Katie @ Blonde Ambition says
I’m not sure I’ve ever tried lemon and rosemary before, but the combo sounds divine!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Mmm! I love to do herbal infusions with drinks and cocktails. This is right up my alley, Ashley. Lemon and rosemary go together like chocolate and peanut butter. The fragrance is purely intoxicating! LOVE the vintage glassware, too! xo
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
Herb infused lemonade is the greatest! Love your glasses….they could not be any more adorable!!
Joanne says
The rosemary infusion sounds super refreshing and adds so much pizazz to this lemonade!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
I love making homemade lemonade but I’ve never added rosemary before. And I have a huge rosemary bush next to our house! I’ll be snipping some rosemary tomorrow. 😀
Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen says
What a great combination of flavors! Can’t wait to try this!
Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says
Great twist – I usually do basil or parsley but now rosemary is next on my list!