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Two bottles of rosemary simple syrup sit on a green countertop with rosemary on the countertop as well. A small bowl has syrup being poured into it. One bottle of syrup has been infused longer and with more rosemary, so it is darker than the other.

Easy Rosemary Simple Syrup (For Cocktails and Drinks)

Lindsey Neumayer
This rosemary simple syrup recipe is perfect for adding a little something extra to all of your cocktails, mocktails, and more any time of year, but even more so during the holidays.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Beverages, Cocktail, Drinks, Simple Syrup
Cuisine American
Servings 12 ounces
Calories 65 kcal

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Equipment

  • 1 1.5-quart saucepan non-reactive metal
  • 1 fine mesh sieve
  • 1 cheesecloth
  • 1 spatula or spoon
  • 1 pair of tongs optional, for removing sprigs of rosemary from syrup
  • airtight storage bottle

Ingredients
  

  • 10 g rosemary sprigs About 3 to 4 4-inch whole sprigs on the stem
  • 200 g sugar 1 cup
  • 237 g water 1 cup

Instructions
 

  • Prep rosemary. Rinse your rosemary sprigs and gently pat them dry.
    10 g rosemary sprigs
  • Heat water. Add water to a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat.
    237 g water
  • Add sugar. Once the water is heated, add 200g sugar (1 cup) to the saucepan. Stir intermittently until dissolved, about 5 minutes.
    200 g sugar
  • Add rosemary. Add in the whole, fresh rosemary sprigs and lower the heat to low while you infuse the syrup.
  • Infuse. Infuse it over low heat for 15 minutes for light flavor, 30 for medium flavor, and up to 60 minutes for intense flavor. If you are infusing it for longer, turn the heat off and allow it to infuse as it cools.
  • Cool syrup. Once your syrup reaches your preferred flavor, take it off the heat and use a spoon or tongs to remove the sprigs of rosemary.
  • Strain. Allow the syrup to cool slightly before straining it through a fine mesh sieve and cheesecloth.
  • Store. Store your finished syrup in an airtight storage bottle in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.03gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
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Keyword: herbs, rosemary, simple syrup