COCKTAIL GARDEN RECIPES

 

 

ROSEMARY

Rosemary Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
• 1/4 oz rosemary simple syrup (recipe below)
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Orange peel (for garnish)
• Fresh rosemary sprig (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Make the rosemary syrup:
   • Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 2–3 sprigs of fresh rosemary in a saucepan.
   • Bring to a simmer, stir until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat and let steep for 15–20 minutes.
   • Strain and cool.
2. Build the cocktail:
   • In a mixing glass, combine whiskey, rosemary syrup, and bitters.
   • Add ice and stir until well chilled.
   • Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
3. Garnish:
   • Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink and drop it in.
   • Add a sprig of rosemary—lightly torch it for a smoky aroma if desired.