ROSEMARY LEMON SPRITZER

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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     beverage

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lemon
1/2 cup sugar
5 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish
1 liter bottle sparkling water
4 ounces ouzo or gin (optional)

Steps:

  • Zest the lemon. Cut 4 slices out of the middle of the lemon and reserve for garnish. Squeeze out the juice and set aside.
  • In a small pan over medium-high heat, stir together the sugar with 1/2 cup water until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat, and add the rosemary sprigs and lemon zest. Let cool to room temperature, strain into a clean jar, and refrigerate until ready to use, or up to 2 weeks.
  • Fill 4 glasses with ice. Fill each glass three-quarters of the way up with sparkling water. Add splash of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of the flavored syrup. Top with ouzo or gin, if using. Garnish with a lemon slice and a small sprig of rosemary.

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