Lemon and rosemary syrup
Ingredients
4 sprigs of rosemary
100ml water
100g of sugar
zest and juice of a lemon
Method
Mix the water and sugar together in a small saucepan and bring to the boil.
Turn off the heat and add the rosemary and lemon zest. Allow them to infuse while the syrup cools and then add the lemon juice. Strain and serve.
This syrup is perfect as the basis for a herby lemony tea …just add hot water, or as the key ingredient of a cocktail for example:
Cenotaph Cocktail (serves two)
Four measures of rosemary and lemon syrup
Two measures of Campari.
Topped with a small can of soda water or tonic water.
Decorate with a sprig of rosemary
‘Rosemary is for remembrance’ which is why it is a good base for this Remembrance Sunday cocktail. Rosemary is reputed to have a long list of health benefits and contains vitamin C and antioxidants.