Rosemary Lemonade

Name: Rosemary Lemonade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings (1 cup each).
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 fresh rosemary sprigs; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup honey; 1-1/4 cups fresh lemon juice; 6 cups cold water; Ice cubes; Additional lemon slices and fresh rosemary sprigs, optional

A friend suggested I add a sprig of rosemary to lemonade. The herb makes the drink taste fresh and light, and it's a pretty garnish. —Dixie Graham, Rancho Cucamonga, California

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
1-1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
6 cups cold water
Ice cubes
Additional lemon slices and fresh rosemary sprigs, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil; add rosemary sprigs. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
Remove and discard rosemary. Stir in sugar and honey until dissolved. Transfer to a pitcher; refrigerate 15 minutes.
Add lemon juice; stir in cold water. Serve over ice. If desired, top with additional lemon slices and rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 121 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Rosemary Lemonade in Breakfast & Brunch 2015 Bookazine

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tammycookblogsbooks

Apr 26, 2018

My family likes rosemary so this drink is a hit with us. It is refreshing. I used bottled lemon juice and it turned out great.