The weekend is the time to get rid of all the work stress and spend some quality time with your close friends. A few close buddies and a glass of cocktail—the best combination ever. These boozy drinks are perfect for all kinds of occasions. Cocktails made from different spirits, liqueurs, mixers, and garnishes are popular all over the world due to their unique and interesting flavours. Margaritas, old-fashioneds, mimosas, mojitos, and negronis are some of the classic cocktails that are enjoyed all over the world.
Herbs are also an essential ingredient for preparing cocktails. Mint, lavender, thyme, basil, and rosemary are some of the popular options. Speaking particularly about rosemary, this is a fragrant herb that is native to Asia and the Mediterranean. With its distinct flavour and scent profile, it is also featured in various dishes, including soups, salads, and casseroles. When added to cocktails, it gives them just the right earthy tones with unique, light, and refreshing flavours.
If you are also looking to enjoy your weekends with some rosemary cocktails, here are five recipes for you:
Rosemary Gin Fizz
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Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings-1
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup gin
- 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon rosemary syrup
- Ice cubes
- Cold club soda
- 1 rosemary sprig and fresh red currants, for garnish
Method
- In a tall glass, stir the gin, lemon juice, and rosemary syrup.
- Fill the glass halfway with ice and top it with club soda.
- Garnish with the rosemary and currants, and serve.
Rosemary Vodka Collins
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings-1
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz. rosemary simple syrup
- Splash of seltzer water
- Ice cubes
Method
- Place vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker. Then, add a few ice cubes.
- Put the top on and give it a good shake to mix everything together.
- Pour the cocktail over ice into a tall Collins glass. Then, top it off with a splash of seltzer water. Serve.
Bourbon Lemon Rosemary Cocktail
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings-4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of bourbon
- 4 ounces of fresh lemon juice
- 4 ounces of rosemary simple syrup
- Ice cubes, for shaking and serving
- 4 small rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Method
- Add bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a large cocktail shaker. Top the shaker with ice, cover, and shake well.
- Fill four double old-fashioned glasses with ice; divide the bourbon mixture between the glasses.
- Serve cocktails garnished with rosemary sprigs.
Rosemary Greyhound Cocktail
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings-1
Ingredients
- 4 ounces of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 2 ounces of vodka
- 1 ounce of rosemary simple syrup
- 1 small sprig of fresh rosemary, for garnish
- 1 small slice of fresh grapefruit, for garnish
Method
- In a cocktail glass, combine grapefruit juice, vodka, and rosemary simple syrup. Stir.
- Add ice to fill the glass and stir again. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and a fresh grapefruit slice.
Pineapple and Rosemary Crush
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings-8
Ingredients
- 2 cups of fresh pineapple chunks, plus more for garnish
- 8 small sprigs of rosemary, plus more for garnish
- 750 ml sparkling wine, chilled
- 2 ounces of ginger ale, chilled
Method
- For each drink, use the handle of a wooden spoon to muddle two chunks of pineapple with one sprig of rosemary in the bottom of a cocktail glass until juicy and fragrant.
- Fill with ice, and then pour over a generous 1/3 cup of wine and top off with ginger ale. Garnish with rosemary, and serve immediately.