Rosemary Simple Syrup (Easy DIY!)

Here’s how to make rosemary simple syrup! This easy DIY recipe will add an evergreen herbal twist to all your cocktails and mocktails.

Here’s an easy DIY recipe that will add fresh flavor to all your cocktails and mocktails: rosemary simple syrup! This syrup will add just the right amount of long-lasting herbal flavor to all your drinks. You’ll be amazed at how much flavor comes from just a few sprigs of rosemary! It’s perfect for fall and winter to add a touch of cosiness, but it works in summer too! Here’s what you need to know about manufacturing syrup with fresh rosemary.

Ingredients for the rosemary simple syrup

All you need for this plant are three ingredients simple syrup: and you probably have most of them on hand! It’s a great way to use summer herbs at the end of the season. You will need:

• Sugar
• Water
• Sprigs of fresh rosemary

How to make simple rosemary syrup: some tips

The concept for simple syrup that’s good, easy! There are many different herbs and flavors that you can add. Here is the basic requirement for making rosemary simple syrup (or jump straight to the recipe below):

• Use equal parts water and sugar. All you need is half a cup each. Of course, you can get a bigger prize by using more. But we think this recipe’s 10 tablespoons are more than enough for a specialty syrup.
• Bring to the boil with the rosemary, then remove from the heat and leave to rest for 20 minutes. This allows the flavor of the herb to penetrate the syrup. Try it after 20 minutes and you will be surprised how much flavor comes out! No need to go further (some recipes require hours of waiting).
• Filter and cool. Filter the rosemary and voila! The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 month.

The sugar for the simple syrup

Before we begin, here is a list of the types of sugar that can be used simple syrup. Please pay attention to the following:

• granulated sugar is the default option. It works better because it makes a light color simple syrup.
• Organic cane sugar or coconut sugar also work. They’re browner in color than white sugar, so flip them over simple syrup a yellow-brown color. Note: We used organic cane sugar for this rosemary simple syrupSo you can see it had a more brownish hue than our mint syrup.
• Brown sugar is not generally used simple syrup as it comes out very dark and has a subtle taste of molasses. You could definitely use it though, and it would pair well with rosemary.

5 drinks to make with simple rosemary syrup

That rosemary simple syrup adds incredible flavor to craft cocktails and mocktails. Often associated with cooler weather, the pine-scented rosemary flavor adds a nice depth to both fall cocktails and winter drinks. But it also works in summer! Here are some drink ideas to prepare:

1. Rosemary spritzer (non-alcoholic)

Pour the cranberry juice and sparkling water into a glass and stir in the rosemary syrup to taste. Drizzle with a lemon wedge, if you like. Very easy!

2. Sparkling rosemary

• 2 ounces vodka*
• 1 ounce lemon juice
• ¾ ounce rosemary simple syrup
• 2 ounces sparkling water

Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Pour in the vodka, rosemary syrup and lemon juice and stir several times. Pour sparkling water. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a lemon wedge. Head over to Rosemary Fizz for more.

3. Rosemary tendril

• 2 ounces of gin
• ½ ounce lime juice
• ½ ounce rosemary simple syrup

Put the ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until cool, then strain into a glass. (See Gin Gimlet for more.)

4. Rosemary Greyhound

• 1½ ounces gin
• 3 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
• 1 to 2 teaspoons rosemary simple syrup

Fill a glass with ice. Pour gin, grapefruit juice and syrup into a shaker with 4 ice cubes and shake cold. Strain into the glass. (See Greyhound cocktail for more information.)

5. Ginger Bourbon Sour

• 2 ounces of bourbon whiskey
• 1 ounce lemon juice
• ¾ ounce rosemary simple syrup

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Top up with a handful of ice and shake until very cold. Strain the drink into a glass. Serve with ice cubes and a cocktail cherry. (See Bourbon Sour for more.)

Easier syrup recipes

You can make cocktails and mocktails with all kinds of craft cocktails simple syrup receipts! Here are some additional ideas:

This easy rosemary syrup recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free