Rosemary Lemonade

If you're looking for the perfect summer treat or love all things lemonade, you definitely need to try this refreshing rosemary drink!

Nutritional value per serving

40 kcal

Proteins: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 10.43 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Time in the kitchen: 30 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 8

8 glasses of 200 ml

Classic lemonade recipes They're wonderful, but with the addition of herbs, they're even better. What I love about this recipe is its simplicity! It's quick, easy, and affordable. The drink contains many vitamins and minerals, as well as the unique notes of rosemary.

This lemonade is perfect for hot summer days; it's incredibly refreshing and beautifully presented. You can make a large batch in advance and enjoy a healthy and delicious treat for yourself and your loved ones.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Rosemary Lemonade

Ingredients

Servings

8 glasses of 200 ml

Rosemary (sprig)

3 pcs
Lemon

5 pcs
Sugar

100 G
Honey

100 G
Water

1.5 l

Preparation

Step 1

Place rosemary sprigs in a saucepan and pour in 500 ml of cold purified water. Place over medium heat, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes. During this time, the rosemary will release its essential oils and aroma into the water.

Step 2

Remove the rosemary sprigs from the water and add sugar to the infusion. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Don't worry if any leaves remain in the water; they will be removed in the next steps.

Step 3

Pour in the honey. Mix well again.

There's a common misconception that honey shouldn't be added to hot water. However, a deeper dive into the literature reveals that the substance released when honey is heated is present in many sugar-containing and heat-treated foods. Furthermore, there's very little research proving its carcinogenicity or negative impact on humans.

Step 4

Strain the broth through a fine sieve. This will remove any rosemary leaves that remain in the broth after cooking.

Step 5

Squeeze the lemons and strain them to remove any seeds or pulp that may have gotten into the juice during squeezing.

Step 6

Add lemon juice to the rosemary syrup. Add the remaining water. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Refrigerate the finished lemonade for at least 1 hour.

Step 7

Pour the cooled drink into glasses, add ice cubes, a sprig of rosemary and a slice of lemon.

Adviсe

Garnish with a lemon wedge and/or a sprig of rosemary to make your lemonade presentation more dramatic.
If you like fizzy drinks, top up the lemon-rosemary concentrate with sparkling water.
Want to make enough for the whole week? Make more concentrate and store it in the refrigerator throughout the week.
For a sweeter flavor without the pronounced lemon tartness, choose Meyer lemons.

Answers to frequently asked questions

What is rosemary lemonade?

Rosemary lemonade is a drink made with lemonade and rosemary syrup. The lemonade is made by mixing freshly squeezed lemon juice and water with a dash of rosemary syrup.

Can you use ready-made lemonade to make a rosemary drink?

You can use whatever you like. You can buy ready-made lemonade or make your own. Then simply mix it with rosemary syrup and enjoy the aromatic drink.

What else can you add to rosemary lemonade?

To give the drink a richer taste and aroma, you can add a sprig of mint or grate a little ginger.

Rosemary is a delicious, aromatic, and healthy addition to your lemonade. Add variety to your refreshing drink with this zesty herb.

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