Rosemary Lavender Spritz
Elegant and refreshing cocktail infused with the flavors of rosemary and lavender.
Daily recipe · July 28, 2023
A little about this dish
For a refreshing and elegant cocktail inspired by French cuisine, try this delightful recipe featuring seasonal ingredients. The combination of flavors and the beautiful presentation will transport you to a Parisian cafe. Enjoy this unique cocktail with friends on a warm summer day.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Fresh rosemary — 2 sprigs
- Dried lavender — 2 tablespoons
- Water — 1 cup
- Granulated sugar — 3/4 cup
- Gin — 1 cup
- Fresh lemon juice — 1/4 cup
- Elderflower liqueur — 1/4 cup
- Ice cubes —
- Soda water —
- Fresh rosemary sprigs — — for garnish
- Lemon slices — — for garnish
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🌿🌼💧In a small saucepan, combine one sprig of rosemary, dried lavender, water, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain the syrup and discard the solids.
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Step 2 — 🍹🌿🍋In a large pitcher, combine the rosemary-lavender syrup, gin, lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur. Stir to mix well.
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Step 3 — 🥃❄️🔝To serve, fill each glass with ice cubes. Pour the cocktail mixture into the glasses, filling them about halfway. Top with soda water and stir gently.
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Step 4 — 🌿🍋🍹Garnish each glass with a fresh rosemary sprig and a slice of lemon. Serve immediately and enjoy!
A final fox tip
For an extra touch of elegance, you can rim the glasses with sugar and garnish with a lavender flower. Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar syrup. This cocktail can also be made non-alcoholic by omitting the gin and substituting the elderflower liqueur with elderflower tonic water. Enjoy responsibly and savor the flavors of France!