Our potted rosemary sprigs are out of control right now. We're talking big ol' rosemary stalks the size of snakes. Something had to be done. To be honest, I had no idea how to correctly harvest rosemary, so I followed my instincts and cut off one large sprig of rosemary from it's base.
This is a simple springy cocktail that, most likely, uses ingredients you already have on hand (or in your herb garden!). I used blackberries, but raspberries, strawberries, blueberries or a combination would be delicious. Perhaps what is fresh at your local market or arrives in your CSA box would do the trick. It's sweet, but the rosemary adds just a hint of herby flavor, which I happen to love in a warm weather cocktail.
Berry Rosemary Cocktail
20 berries of your choice1 large rosemary sprig, or 2 smaller ones
Juice of one lime
3 Tablespoons of Simple Syrup
1/4 Cup of Gin
Ice
Sparkling Water
Muddle the berries and rosemary in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add lime juice, simple syrup, gin, and ice. Shake well till chilled and flavors are combined. Fill glasses 3/4 full and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and fancy straw.
This post is part of the From the Garden and Farm Summer Series
5 comments:
Kara,
this is perfect! I, too, have an out-of-control rosemary plant and blueberries from our CSA pick-up last week! Looks like I'm going to have to re-stock the gin in our bar ;)
Thanks!
Oh this looks so delicious! And GREAT STYLING! :) It's fun to see you develop into a true "food" blogger!
Fun, thanks for the share!
Oh my gosh that looks absolutely amazing!! Once the sun decides to make an appearance n the UK I'm going to make it.....actually why am I bothering to wait for the sun, this is the perfect looking drink to make me feel summery!
Thanks
Chantal x
http://chantallovesvintage.blogspot.co.uk
I'm intriqued by the idea of rosemary for a cocktail..I'll be trying this once are blackberries are ready to pick!
Thanks for the recipe!
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