Comments on: real life test kitchen: rosemary-lemon simple syrup

By: Joyce Wankel

Joyce Wankel — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:33:04 +0000

I tried this drink with just plain Rosemary infused simple syrup which
I already had made in the frige. I used Vodka my R.M. inused syrup, fresh lime juice and topped it with LaCroix natural lime flavored sparkling water. It was really good! Thanks for the recipe.
Let me favorie drink: Choice Joice’s Buzzing Margarita: Into a shaker over ice pour 3 parts of a good gold Tequila, (try to find one that is made from 100% of the Agave Catus plant), 2 parts Grand Gala (a really great take off of Grand Marnier but alot more reasonable), or Grand Marnier if you can afford it or if you have it on hand. If you don’t have either of these you can substitue Triple Sec. (It won’t be the same but not too bad.) The Grand Marnier and Grand Gala have a brandy base which give this drink a unique flavor mixed with the tequila and the basil simple syrup. 1 1/2 parts fresh lime juice and 1 1/2 parts basil infused simple syrup. Shake well. Rim a Margarita glass with lime juice and roll the rim lightly in kosher salt. Carefully pour the mixed drink into a
a glass trying to avoid hitting the edge of the glass which is rimmed in salt. If you don’t like the salt or if your trying to avoid sodium, just omit the salt! Top with a squeeze of fresh lime! O.M.G! The girls in the neighborhood usually have a girls night out at one of our houses every other weekend. It great therapy to socialize with friends and we
don’t have to worry about driving home, because we are right in the neighborhood. Try it You will like it!. Don’t drink more than 3 or you may e sorry the next morning!. Just have fun, socialize, and be safe! Don’t drink and drive!

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:17:34 +0000

I freeze fresh rosemary to use later. I do the same thing with fresh ginger, but I grate it first and put it in little 1 tablespoon bundles.

By: Lisa (dinner party)

Lisa (dinner party) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:25:00 +0000

Whoops–I obviously have basil on the brain. I meant rosemary in the first few lines there…

The link does direct you to a basil lemonade recipe, though.

By: Lisa (dinner party)

Lisa (dinner party) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:23:36 +0000

Hi Daffodil!

I like to bring the mixture to a boil, then turn off the heat and cover the pot with a lid. That way the basil steeps and really infuses the syrup.

More info here on basil lemonade: http://www.adinnerparty.net/2008/06/drinks-for-non-drinkers.html

Enjoy!
Lisa

By: Daffodil

Daffodil — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:47:53 +0000

Mmmm. I could go for some lemon basil syrup. This is such a smart idea. One question, though, since I can totally picture myself screwing this up: So you bring the syrup mixture to a boil, and then do you turn off the heat before the 30 minutes of steeping? Or do you just turn down the heat? Or do you keep it at a boil (probably not, right?)? Just have to check before I do it wrong and find myself scraping out a sticky pot with no yummy syrup to show for it. Thanks!