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. Now let's show you how to mix up a batch and seriously elevate your cocktail, mocktail and even baking game — there are so many uses for this wonderful syrup.

Course Beverages

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Steeping Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings drinks

Calories 64kcal

Author Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Equipment

Small saucepan
Fine-mesh sieve

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
5 large fresh rosemary sprigs

Instructions

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.
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.
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!

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Notes

If stored correctly, the syrup should last two to three weeks. Make sure you store it in the refrigerator, not at room temperature. It's time to make a new batch when the syrup turns cloudy.
For easy pouring, store in a squeeze bottle.
Make ahead of serving time if possible to allow the syrup to fully chill.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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