Rosemary Gin Lemonade Recipe (London Lemonade)
This Rosemary Gin Lemonade (London Lemonade) is a refreshing cocktail to make this summer. It comes together in under 10 minutes of active working time and is super easy to make.
Servings: 1 people
Ingredients
For The Rosemary Syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup minced fresh rosemary
For The Cocktail
- 2 ounce gin 60 ml
- 1 ounce rosemary syrup 30 ml
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice 30 ml
- club soda as needed
To Garnish
- rosemary sprigs
- lemon wheels
Instructions
Make The Rosemary Simple Syrup
- Add water, sugar, and minced fresh rosemary to a saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the pan from the heat and steep the mixture for 45 minutes.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a measuring cup.
- Note – You can make the rosemary flavored syrup in advance and refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 15 days.
- This syrup is enough to make 3-4 glasses of lemonade.
Make The Cocktail
- Add 3-4 ice cubes to a tall serving glass.
- Stir in gin, rosemary syrup, and lemon juice.
- Top the glass with club soda, stir briefly. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and lemon wheel. Serve immediately.
- Note – Add more syrup if you like your drink sweeter and add more lemon juice if you like it tangier.
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Notes
You can easily double or triple the recipe and make it in a pitcher if making it for a larger crowd.
You can also use sparkling water instead of soda.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
