Refreshing Vanilla Rosemary Lemonade
A delightful drink combining freshly squeezed lemons, earthy rosemary, and a hint of vanilla for a refreshing summer beverage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Juice the lemons: Roll the lemons on your countertop to release the juices, cut them in half, and juice them. Set the fresh lemon juice aside.
- Make the rosemary simple syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, and the two rosemary sprigs. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let the rosemary steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the mixture: Strain the rosemary leaves using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, rosemary syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Pour the lemonade over ice in glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a sprig of rosemary.
Notes
Experiment with muddled berries or try sparkling water for a fizzy twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemonade, rosemary, vanilla, summer drink, refreshing beverage
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