Kerby's Culinary Corner
Recipe: Rosemary Gin Fizz Cocktail
Ingredients
Rosemary Simple Syrup: 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 4 springs rosemary Rosemary Gin Fizz: 1/4 cup gin 1 tablespoon fresh meyers lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh persian lime juice 1/4 cup seltzer water 1 small sprig rosemaryDirections
First, make the rosemary simple syrup: Combine the sugar, water and the 4 rosemary sprigs in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring and muddling the rosemary with a wooden spoon, until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Take off the heat and cool to room temperature. Strain into a small container. The syrup can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.Combine the gin, lemon juice, lime juice and 2 tablespoons simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously, then strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top off with the seltzer and garnish with the rosemary sprig.