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Rosemary Honey Gin Rickey Cocktail recipes

Rosemary Honey Gin Rickey Cocktail recipes

This recipe crafts a refreshing Rosemary Honey Gin Rickey, a sophisticated cocktail featuring a homemade simple syrup infused with fresh rosemary and raw honey. It blends gin, fresh lime juice, the unique syrup, and sparkling water for a light, aromatic, and perfectly balanced drink, ideal for any occasion.
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Total Time 23 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine world
Servings 6 people
Calories 313.1 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Small Saucepan or Heatproof Bowl For making the simple syrup
  • 1 Fine-mesh Sieve To strain the rosemary from the simple syrup
  • 1 Jigger or Measuring Spoons For accurate liquid measurements
  • 1 Cocktail Shaker or Mixing Glass For combining and chilling ingredients
  • 6 Serving Glasses Collins or highball glasses recommended

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 2 tbsp raw honey
  • ¼ cup fresh rosemary loosely packed
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • 1-1.5 oz 2-3 Tbsp Gin
  • 1 oz 2 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 oz 2 Tbsp Rosemary Honey Simple Syrup
  • ½ cup San Pellegrino Sparkling Water or Club Soda
  • ice

Instructions
 

  • Combine raw honey and loosely packed fresh rosemary in a small saucepan or heatproof bowl.
  • Pour boiling water over the honey and rosemary, stirring continuously until the honey is fully dissolved.
  • Allow the mixture to steep for 15-20 minutes to infuse the rosemary flavor into the syrup.
  • Strain the rosemary honey simple syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container, pressing gently on the rosemary to extract all liquid. Discard the solids.
  • Let the simple syrup cool completely to room temperature before using. Store any leftover syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • To prepare each cocktail, fill a serving glass generously with ice.
  • In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, combine 1-1.5 oz (2-3 Tbsp) Gin, 1 oz (2 Tbsp) Fresh Lime Juice, and 1 oz (2 Tbsp) of the cooled Rosemary Honey Simple Syrup.
  • Add ice to the shaker and stir well for 15-20 seconds until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
  • Strain the chilled cocktail into the prepared ice-filled serving glass.
  • Top with approximately ½ cup San Pellegrino Sparkling Water or Club Soda and garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and a lime wheel.

Notes

For a truly vibrant flavor, always use fresh rosemary; dried will not yield the same aromatic complexity. When preparing the simple syrup, ensure the honey is fully dissolved and allow adequate steeping time for the rosemary to infuse completely. Taste the simple syrup before mixing cocktails to adjust sweetness to your preference. Freshly squeezed lime juice is non-negotiable for a bright, balanced Rickey. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and a lime wheel for an appealing presentation and an added aromatic touch.