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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!
This is too funny–I have photos sitting in my lightroom of almost the exact same thing! It is SOOOO good!! 🙂
Great minds 😉
This looks and sounds wonderful and refreshing!
We’re on the same lemonade wavelength today 🙂 Love this version b/c I’m obsessed with all things rosemary…my favorite herb!
And I LOVE your strawberry basil version! I bought a ton of strawberries at the farmer’s market last weekend, so that’s next!
I want to try this one! 😀
Oh yes, lemonade has been my lifesaver during this pregnancy! I’m drinking tons of water, but sometimes water tastes like dirty feet to me, for no reason 🙁 I’m trying to stay away from caffeine, so lemonade it is! 🙂 This looks like such a fabulous version!
yay for pretty, sparkly lemonade!
This is delicious! Rosemary pairs so nicely with lemon and in a lemonade I bet it’s even more refreshing.
I totally agree about lemonade – a nice cool glass on a hot day is one of the best things about summer! Love this twist with the addition of rosemary, one of my favourite herbs.
I’m a huge fan of the lemon/rosemary combo. I once made a cake with it. So so good. And since my hubby is always begging me to make him lemonade, this is going on my list!
Okay, this just amazing!! I love the idea of rosemary!