Thursday, May 2, 2013

Spring Rosemary Lemonade Cocktail

This Rosemary Lemonade Cocktail is a refreshing drink that is ideal for spring and lazy afternoons.
The emphasis of this drink is on organic ingredients. Having a good homemade lemonade which has a balance of sweet and tart is delicious, but adding the rosemary infused ice is what makes this cocktails amazing! The flavor combination of these ingredients are delicious! Here are the directions to how you can create this drink, and you can use the technique in other drinks with other herbs such as mint or even basil.



*Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 oz of Tequila
  • 4 oz of lemonade (either homemade or store bought)
  • 3 to 4 Organic Rosemary Infused Ice Cubes*
  • Rosemary sprig and slice of lemon for garnish
  • Honey (optional)
Preparation:
  1. Place rosemary ice in tall glass. (You can add on the rim of the cup some salt)
  2. Add tequila and top with lemonade. (If you want to add honey still it in another cup with the lemonade & tequila before adding it to the ice)
  3. Stir
  4. Garnish with rosemary sprig and slice of lemon
*Instruction on how to make Rosemary infused Ice Cubes:
  • 3 cups water
  • 6 organic rosemary sprigs
  1. Pinch 12 to 15 tips from rosemary sprigs. Set aside.
  2. Bring water to simmer.
  3. Add rosemary sprigs to heated water.
  4. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Strain into heatproof container. Allow to cool.
  6. After rosemary water has cooled, pour rosemary water into ice tray.
  7. Add rosemary tips to individual ice cubicles. Place in freezer.

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