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Rosemary Simple Syrup Recipe

For a lovely hint of herbal notes to your favorite refreshing drinks, you'll love this garden-fresh rosemary simple syrup recipe! All it takes is three simple ingredients and just a few minutes of hands-on prep time to craft the most delicious rosemary syrup that's sure to become one of your favorite kitchen staples.

5.0 from 139 votes
10 mins
Total Time
12
ounces
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Rosemary Simple Syrup

How to Make the Best Rosemary Simple Syrup

This rosemary simple syrup is the perfect way to add sophisticated herbal notes to cocktails, mocktails, and even baked goods. With just three simple ingredients—sugar, water, and fresh rosemary—you can create a garden-fresh syrup that tastes like it came from a high-end craft cocktail bar.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and versatility. Whether you’re making a classic rosemary gin fizz, a refreshing mocktail, or drizzling it over desserts, this syrup will instantly elevate your beverages and recipes. The steeping process allows the rosemary to infuse its aromatic oils into the sugar water, creating a beautifully balanced flavor that’s neither too overpowering nor too subtle.

Best of all, it only takes about 10 minutes of hands-on time, and the finished syrup keeps refrigerated for up to two weeks—so you can make a batch and enjoy it throughout the season.

Rosemary Simple Syrup

Rosemary Simple Syrup

For a lovely hint of herbal notes to your favorite refreshing drinks, you'll love this garden-fresh rosemary simple syrup recipe! All it takes is three simple ingredients and just a few minutes of hands-on prep time to craft the most delicious rosemary syrup that's sure to become one of your favorite kitchen staples.

5.0 from 139 votes
CourseBeverage
CuisineAmerican
Keywordrosemary cocktail syrup, rosemary simple syrup, rosemary syrup
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins
Servings12 ounces
Calories64kcal
AuthorChristina Hill
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Ingredients

Rosemary Simple Syrup

Instructions

Rosemary Simple Syrup

  1. Combine the white sugar, water and rosemary in a small saucepan. Over medium-high heat, bring to a simmer and then a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
  2. Once the mixture boils and the sugar dissolves, turn off the heat. Let the mixture steep for at least 15 minutes and up to an hour.
  3. Place a bowl or measuring cup under a fine-mesh sieve or strainer. Strain the rosemary from the liquid and discard the solids. The liquid is your simple syrup. Allow to cool and then store in a sterile, airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
  • Use fresh rosemary sprigs for best flavor
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