Rosemary Simple Syrup is sweet and infused with the flavors and aroma of fresh, woodsy rosemary. It's the perfect way to sweeten your drinks. You can add it to cocktails, mocktails, kid-friendly sips, and even coffee drinks if that's your jam.
Looking for more flavored syrup recipes? Because I have 'em! If you like big herbaceous flavors, make sure to try my Lavender Simple Syrup and Mint Simple Syrup recipes, too.
If you're a big rosemary fan, you should definitely check out my Rosemary Infused Vodka, too.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
It is very easy to make. Making simple syrup is, well, simple. Infusing a simple syrup with the flavors of rosemary is just as easy!
It's made with fresh ingredients. This syrup is infused with the flavors and aroma of fresh rosemary.
It makes a tasty addition to drinks. This is a really delicious addition to cocktails and mocktails (rosemary lemonade, anyone?).
What is Rosemary Simple Syrup?
Simple syrup is a syrup that's made by combining and heating water and sugar until the sugar has completely dissolved into the water. Rosemary Simple Syrup is a plain simple syrup that's infused with fresh rosemary! It takes on the herbaceous flavor and aroma of rosemary.
I absolutely love to make my own syrups for coffee, cocktails, etc. at home. If I can whip one up using fresh fruits, herbs, or spices... I'm gonna do it. This one is a really great addition to your repertoire: It's really tasty, but just a little bit different, you know? But that's what makes it interesting and fun.
Ingredients
You only need THREE ingredients to make this super flavorful syrup. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Rosemary: I have only tested this recipe with fresh rosemary. I always grow at least one fresh rosemary plant in my herb planters, but you can buy some from the grocery store, too.
- Sugar: White granulated sugar, in this case.
- Water: Tap or filtered water will do.
Substitutions and Variations
- Use a different sweetener. You can use a different sugar or sweetener, such as brown sugar or honey. Keep in mind that this will change the flavor and overall appearance of the syrup.
- Help prolong the shelf life. Add approximately ½ ounce of plain vodka to the syrup before storing it in the fridge to prolong the shelf life.
How to make Rosemary Simple Syrup
It's incredibly easy to make an infused simple syrup.
- Start out by combining your water and sugar in a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Bring the sugar and water to a boil, whisking occasionally. The sugar should completely dissolve into the water.
- Kill the heat and add your rosemary. Let it hang out in the syrup until the syrup has cooled.
That's it! It couldn't be more simple (wink wink). See what I did there? I'll show myself out.
From there, just strain out the rosemary and store the cooled syrup in an airtight container in the fridge. You could use a jar (lid on, please). I also really like to store my cocktail syrup in these <a href="http://<a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2354804&u=3864881&m=142016&urllink=&afftrack=">Chubby BottleChubby Bottles from Crew. I have three of them (blue, red, and orange) and find myself reaching for them all the time. They're aesthetically pleasing and (better yet) they're super easy to clean because the bottoms screw on and off.
Rosemary Simple Syrup Uses
If you're looking for some creative ways to use rosemary syrup, look no further.
Check out my Grapefruit Rosemary Gimlet recipe if you are in need of an adult bevvy. Or maybe this Lemon Rosemary Bourbon Cocktail.
If you want something that's non-alcoholic, but still has the flair and pretty presentation of a craft cocktail, you really should try my Ginger Pear Holiday Mocktail. As the name implies, I originally created that drink to be served during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. But it's honestly just really tasty, and would be good any time you want a sweet, fizzy, gingery drink.
You can also add it to homemade lemonade in place of some or all of the plain simple syrup to jazz things up a bit. I also even found these recipes for rosemary lattes which sound really interesting and nice for Summer: Iced Vanilla Rosemary Latte and a hot Rosemary Latte.
FAQs
Yes, it does, unfortunately, go bad. It should last approximately a week or two in the fridge if stored in an airtight container.
It should last about a week or two if stored in an airtight container in the fridge. You can prolong its shelf life a bit by adding about half an ounce of vodka to the syrup.
Yep, stash it in the fridge in an airtight container!
Theoretically yes, but I haven't tested this recipe with dried rosemary. So please let me know if you try it!
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✨ Recipe
Rosemary Simple Syrup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Add the water and sugar to a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to combine.
- Bring the water to a boil, then turn it down to a simmer. The sugar should be fully incorporated into the water by this point.
- Add the sprigs of rosemary and immerse them in the syrup. Turn off the heat.
- Allow the syrup to cool before straining out the rosemary and storing the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Add approximately ½ ounce of plain vodka to the syrup to prolong the shelf life a bit
- Nutrition facts assume an approximate 0.5 ounce serving size.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is a generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
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