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Rosemary Simple Syrup

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This easy rosemary simple syrup recipe is the perfect way to add a slightly herby, rosemary flavor to any type of drink. Make the best fall or winter rosemary cocktails, lemonades or teas. It takes less than 15 minutes to make with only 3 ingredients.

Jar of rosemary simple syrup, on a wooden board, next to a candle, gold votive and fresh rosemary on a black background.

Herb simple syrups, such as this thyme simple syrup, this earl grey simple syrup or lavender syrup are simmered to infuse the herb flavor into the syrup itself. Flavored syrups let you create an endless array of unique drinks.

For more fruity syrups, try this blueberry simple syrup or peach syrup.

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Recipe Highlights

  • 15 minutes to make
  • 3 ingredients
  • Uses fresh rosemary
  • Powerfully flavorful
  • Can make a large batch to store
  • Essential for making creative cocktails

Ways to Use

  • Cocktails: You can experiment to create your own creative, rosemary cocktails, or you can follow a recipe that calls for rosemary simple syrup, such as this rosemary gimlet. When creating your own drinks, start with ½ to 1 ounce of the syrup at a time per cocktail and add in extra from there — it is very strong and you don’t need a lot.
  • Lemonade: Rosemary flavored lemonade adds a tasty herby twist to lemonade, giving a fall flavor. Add 1-2 tablespoons per glass of lemonade. If you are creating your own lemonade from scratch, add slightly less sugar, as this syrup will also act as a sweetener.
  • Tea: Add this syrup to either hot tea or iced tea. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons per glass of tea.

Ingredient Notes

Overhead view of the ingredients needed to make the syrup.
  • Rosemary: You need fresh rosemary for this recipe. It will not work with dried rosemary — there is not enough flavor to properly infuse into the syrup.
  • Sugar: Typical simple syrup uses granulated sugar, but you can replace this with brown sugar. Brown sugar goes very well with rosemary to create a slightly caramel, thicker syrup which is perfect for fall cocktails.

How to make rosemary syrup

Heat the rosemary, water and sugar on a saucepan over medium to high heat, bringing to a slight simmer.

Fresh rosemary simmering in a grey pan on the stovetop.

Stir occasionally, as the sugar dissolves. Continue to simmer for about 10 minutes to let the flavor fully infuse. Don’t boil the syrup. Remove the syrup from the heat, strain out the rosemary and let the syrup cool to room temperature before using it in your drinks.

Storage

  • Fridge: Store all leftovers in an airtight glass jar in the fridge for up to several weeks.
  • Freezer: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2-3 months. Let the syrup thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to use. You can also freeze the syrup in an ice cube tray to divide it into smaller portions.

FAQ

Why bother making rosemary simple syrup instead of just adding fresh rosemary to my cocktail?

Taking the time to make this flavored syrup for cocktails is SO worth it. Many cocktail recipes you will see just muddle fresh herbs into the drink, but this doesn’t add nearly as much flavor as a simple syrup. If you want to actually taste the rosemary in your drink, you need to make this syrup.

Variations

  • Brown sugar: Replace the granulated sugar with brown sugar to create a slightly caramel undertone, perfect for fall cocktails.
  • Add a fruit: Create a fruity flavored rosemary syrup by adding in fresh berries and straining them out afterwards.
Syrup in a small glass jar, with fresh rosemary herbs in front of it, on a black background.

Expert Tips

  • Don’t boil the syrup. You want to maintain a gentle simmer, not a boil. Boiling the syrup can evaporate the water too quickly, making the syrup way too thick. This is especially important if you are using brown sugar instead of granulated sugar — brown sugar can make an incredibly sticky mess! See the brown sugar syrup recipe for more tips on making syrup with brown sugar.
  • Let it simmer. If you’ve made regular simple syrup, you may be used to removing it from the stovetop once the sugar has dissolved. However, for the rosemary flavor to fully infuse, it’s important to keep simmering it for at least 10 minutes so the flavor is strong enough.

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A small glass jar filled with rosemary syrup, with fresh rosemary in front and a candle in the background.

Rosemary Simple Syrup


  • Author: Alejandra
  • Total Time: 14 minutes
  • Yield: 4 tablespoons 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

This easy rosemary simple syrup recipe is the perfect way to add a slightly herby, rosemary flavor to any type of drink. Make the best fall or winter rosemary cocktails, lemonades or teas.


Ingredients

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  • ⅓ cup fresh rosemary
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  1. Add the rosemary, sugar and water to a saucepan over medium to high heat. Bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
  2. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes as the sugar dissolves.
  3. Remove the syrup from the heat and strain out the rosemary strands. Let the syrup cool to room temperature before using it in your drinks.

Notes

  • Storage: Store the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a few weeks.
  • Let the syrup simmer. Simmer for the full 10 minutes to ensure the rosemary flavor has a chance to fully infuse.
  • Don’t boil the syrup. Maintain a gentle simmer only.
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Syrup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 49
  • Sugar: 12.5g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12.5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: rosemary syrup, rosemary recipe, drink syrup

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