With just three ingredients and 15 minutes, this Rosemary Simple Syrup recipe turns extra rosemary into a fancy bartending ingredient that will have you feeling like a mixologist at home. Use for whisky, gin or vodka cocktails, and mocktails.
Place rosemary on cutting board and gently hit sprigs with back of knife to release their flavor and aroma.
Transfer rosemary to small saucepot; stir in sugar and water. Cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes.
Remove and discard rosemary sprigs. Transfer syrup to jar or container and refrigerate until completely cool, or up to 5 days. Makes about 2/3 cup syrup.
Notes
For a stronger rosemary flavor, add an extra sprig, or allow the sprigs to steep for a few minutes longer.
For a milder flavor, steep for only 5 minutes instead of 10.
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