Rosemary Simple Syrup
This rosemary simple syrup recipe is deliciously flavored and so easy to make. With its herbal spin, it’s a wonderful addition to many cocktails and other cold drinks.
This rosemary simple syrup recipe is delicious and so easy to make. It gives a herbal spin and is a great addition to many drinks.
A flavored simple syrup like this is a great way to concentrate a taste. Rosemary, with its unique herbal flavor, pairs well with blueberry and citrus flavors.
A simple syrup
A regular simple syrup is exactly what it sounds like – Simple, and it’s a syrup. It’s a mixture of sugar water and in this case the addition of herbs too.
The ratio of sugar to water in simple syrup is equal parts water and sugar.
Most often this is measured in volume – 1 cup sugar with 1 cup water. Volume is less consistent than measuring in weight (there is 40g more water than sugar in a cup), but it doesn’t make much difference in a recipe like this.
Why not try this elderflower version next!
Ingredients
Here is a rundown of what you will need for the rosemary syrup.
- Granulated sugar. This recipe uses white sugar. You could use brown sugar or raw sugar too but this will bring more color to the syrup and slightly change the taste.
- Water
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
In a medium saucepan combine sugar, water and rosemary sprigs and place it over medium heat. Let it come to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Once the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and let the rosemary steep in the syrup for around 30 minutes.
Balance a wire-mesh strainer over a bowl and pour through the syrup to remove the rosemary. To get the syrup extra clear, next pour it through a cheesecloth of coffee filter.
Let it cool down to room temperature, then pour it into an airtight container like a mason jar.
Variations
Simple syrups can be made with all sorts of ingredients!
Ways to use this rosemary simple syrup
- Add it to rosemary cocktails, like a rosemary gimlet or blueberry rosemary drop.
- Add to iced tea to give it a herbal twist.
- Use this sweet syrup in mocktail recipes too to bring rosemary flavor. Simply add it to club soda or lemonade.
- Simple syrup can also be used to brush on cake layers to keep them moist.
Storage
Store the simple syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
FAQ
Whilst you could, the taste of dried rosemary is quite different to fresh herbs. I recommend only using fresh rosemary.
Rosemary Simple Syrup
This rosemary simple syrup recipe is deliciously flavored and so easy to make. With its herbal spin, it's a wonderful addition to many cocktails and other cold drinks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 4-5 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan combine sugar, water and rosemary sprigs and place it over medium heat. Let it come to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and let the rosemary steep in the syrup for around 30 minutes.
- Balance a wire-mesh strainer over a bowl and pour through the syrup to remove the rosemary. To get the syrup extra clear, next pour it through a cheesecloth of coffee filter.
- Let it cool down to room temperature, then pour it into an airtight container. Store the simple syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
25Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 31Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 0g
