A refreshing and aromatic Lemon Rosemary Spritzer combining freshly squeezed lemon juice, fragrant rosemary syrup, and sparkling water, perfect for a cooling beverage on warm days.
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
Spritzer Ingredients
1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/4 cup rosemary syrup (homemade or store-bought)
1 cup sparkling water
Ice cubes (as needed)
Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
Mix lemon and rosemary syrup: In a pitcher, combine 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice with 1/4 cup of rosemary syrup and stir well to blend the flavors.
Prepare glasses with ice: Fill each serving glass with ice cubes to chill the drink effectively.
Pour lemon-rosemary mixture: Pour the lemon and rosemary syrup mixture over the ice, filling each glass halfway to allow room for sparkling water.
Add sparkling water: Top off each glass with sparkling water to add a refreshing fizz to the spritzer.
Garnish and serve: Decorate each glass with fresh rosemary sprigs and lemon slices, then serve immediately chilled for the best flavor.
Notes
For the rosemary syrup, you can make your own by simmering equal parts water and sugar with fresh rosemary sprigs, then cooling and straining.
Adjust the amount of rosemary syrup to taste if you prefer a sweeter or more herbal flavor.
Use chilled sparkling water to maintain the cold temperature without diluting the drink with ice melting too quickly.
This spritzer can easily be made in larger batches for parties or gatherings.
For an adult version, consider adding a splash of vodka or gin.
