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Rosemary Simple Syrup

Jul 13, 2023 by Lauren Pacek · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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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.

Looking for more flavored syrup recipes? Because I have 'em! Try my Lavender Simple Syrup and Vanilla Syrup!

If you're a big rosemary fan, you should also definitely check out my Rosemary Infused Vodka!

Jump to:
  • 🌟 Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • 💭 What is Rosemary Simple Syrup?
  • 📝 Ingredients
  • 🔀 Substitutions and Variations
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 How to make Rosemary Simple Syrup
  • ❓ FAQs
  • 🔗 More flavored syrup recipes
  • ✨ Recipe

🌟 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.

📝 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.

🔀 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.

grid of photos showing how to make rosemary simple syrup
  1. Start out by combining your water and sugar in a heavy-bottomed pot.
  2. Bring the sugar and water to a boil, whisking occasionally. The sugar should totally dissolve into the water.
  3. 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 store the cooled syrup in a jar (lid on) in the fridge.

❓ FAQs

Does simple syrup go bad?

Yes, it does go bad. It should last approximately a week or two in the fridge if stored in an airtight container.

How long does simple syrup last?

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.

Does simple syrup need to be refrigerated?

Yep, stash it in the fridge in an airtight container!

Can I use dried rosemary instead of fresh?

Theoretically yes, but I haven't tested this recipe with dried rosemary.

🔗 More flavored syrup recipes

Need more recipes for flavored syrups? Click on any of the photos below to go straight to the recipes!

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    Watermelon Syrup
  • small glass jar full of cinnamon dolce syrup
    Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
  • homemade grenadine syrup being poured into a small glass bottle
    Grenadine Syrup
  • small jar of peppermint syrup
    Peppermint Syrup

I'd love to know what you thought of this recipe! Don't forget to leave a comment and ⭐️ star rating below!

✨ Recipe

a small jar full of rosemary simple syrup, the lid has been removed.

Rosemary Simple Syrup

Lauren Pacek
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.
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Prep Time 1 minute min
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Cooling 1 hour hr
Course Syrups
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 48 kcal

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Wet measuring cups
  • Dry measuring cups
  • Whisk

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

Serving: 1Calories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.001gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 0.4mgFiber: 0.004gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg

Disclaimer: Nutritional information is a generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

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