Rosemary Lemonade

Lemonade with a sprig of rosemary, topped with soda.

Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free

Ingredients

• 30 ml Fresh lemon juice
• 25 ml Sugar syrup
• 1 Rosemary sprig
• 120 ml Soda water
• Rosemary sprig (garnish)

Method

1. Ice the glass
2. Add 30 ml fresh lemon juice
3. Pour 25 ml sugar syrup into the glass
4. Add 1 rosemary sprig
5. Pour 120 ml soda water into the glass
6. Garnish

Tip

Clap the rosemary between your hands to release the oils.

About the Rosemary Lemonade

The lemonade family. Lemonade is one of the oldest soft drinks. Records from medieval Egypt describe lemon juice sweetened with sugar, and in 1676 Paris lemonade sellers formed their own trade company. Today almost every culture has its own version, from Indian shikanji to Brazilian "Swiss lemonade".

Rosemary Lemonade FAQ

What's in a Rosemary Lemonade?

30 ml fresh lemon juice, 25 ml sugar syrup, 1 rosemary sprig, 120 ml soda water, garnished with rosemary sprig.

Does a Rosemary Lemonade contain alcohol?

No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.

Should I shake or stir a Rosemary Lemonade?

Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.

What glass do you serve a Rosemary Lemonade in?

A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.