Rosemary Vodka Soda
I’m not a vodka person so as you may have noticed, I don’t make a lot of cocktails with vodka. However, when testing cocktails for this menu I knew I needed something light and crisp. Something that doesn’t overpower all the delicious things going on in this menu. To my surprise, I found vodka soda was the perfect match, but of course, I have to add a twist.
Entertaining Tips:
Make the rosemary simple syrup at least one day ahead. Store in refrigerator in an air tight container.
The simple syrup lasts in the fridge for up to 3 months so keep this one on hand. It’s a great way to start building your simple syrup collection which makes for easy cocktails with a lot of flavor.
Recipe: makes 4
Ingredients:
8oz vodka
16 oz soda water
1oz rosemary simple syrup
1 cup water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 sprigs of rosemary
To make the simple syrup:
Place a small sauce pan over medium heat and add water, sugar, and rosemary stems.
Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes to an hour.
Strain into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for us to 3 months.
To make the cocktail:
In a mixing glass add vodka and simple syrup, stir, and set aside.
Fill 4 glasses with ice.
Divide mixture evenly between the 4 glasses.
Top all glasses with soda water.
Serve and enjoy!
