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!
Faith @ Pixie Dust Kitchen says
I love homemade lemonade, and the rosemary sounds so lovely mixed in!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
i could totally go for a big tumbler of this lemonade! i made honey lemon thyme iced tea on friday and it was soooo good. herbs in drinks is my new summer love. 🙂
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
Oh, now this is right up my alley! We have copious amounts of fresh rosemary in the garden, and I can never resist a good lemonade. This looks amazing, Ashley!
bakerbynature says
I’m so jealous of your garden!!!
Jackie says
I love homemade lemonade, that powdered stuff can suck it 😉
And rosemary is the one thing in my “garden” I haven’t managed to kill. This looks fabulous 🙂
bakerbynature says
Can I just say how much I love you!? “That powdered stuff can suck it”… bahahahha! Yes!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Love this, makes me want to sit on the roof and read a book. 🙂
Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says
So I have never been a huge lemonade fan but lemon and rosemary is one of my favorite combos so I have to try this. It sounds so refreshing, thx for the inspiration!
bakerbynature says
It’s really light and refreshing. I hope you try it, Cathy! xo
Tracy | Peanut Butter and Onion says
YAYAYA for lemonade!!
Dan from Platter Talk says
This looks too good! We had rosemry and lemonade in our fridge all weekend, why didn’t I think of this?!
bakerbynature says
Dooooooo it!
amy @ fearless homemaker says
I’m a huge lemonade junkie as well and love trying new versions. This one looks absolutely wonderful – yum!
bakerbynature says
Thanks, new mama 😉 Hope you are in baby bliss right now! xo
Julia {The Roasted Root} says
This sounds so refreshing! I love rosemary and this time of year, I’ll take all the lemonade I can get!