Best Rosemary Gimlet Recipes

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ROSEMARY GIMLET



Rosemary Gimlet image

We've swapped out the traditional lime for fresh lemon juice in this classic gin cocktail and sweetened the drink with homemade rosemary syrup, which imparts a wonderful piney aroma--make a big batch for your next holiday party!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves
2 ounces gin, such as Hendrick's
3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
Small rosemary sprig, for serving

Steps:

  • Rosemary Simple Syrup:In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water, sugar, and rosemary to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let stand 30 minutes, then strain; discard solids. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week. (Makes 1/2 cup.)
  • Cocktail:Combine gin, lemon juice, and 3/4 ounce syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill halfway with ice. Shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain and serve, garnished with rosemary.

SPARKLING ROSEMARY GIN GIMLET



SPARKLING ROSEMARY GIN GIMLET image

Categories     Citrus     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy

Yield 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 oz Gin
2 oz parts rosemary simple sugar
1.5 oz part fresh lime juice
3 oz tonic water
Rosemary for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine gin, simple sugar and lime juice in a shaker with ice. Shake until blended and strain into a tumbler over ice. Top with tonic water, garnish with a sprig of rosemary (pinched to bring out scent).

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