Nothing says refreshing like the taste of citrus in your favorite cocktail. Whether you are sunbathing by the pool or sitting down for a quiet picnic for two this Rosemary Grapefruit Cocktail recipe is sure to delight your tastebuds. The mix of rosemary and grapefruit is quite heavenly. You might notice the amazing aroma throughout your home when you are creating the rosemary simply syrup.
Benefits of Grapefruit
Grapefruit, like other fruits, provides a good helping of fiber, which can help support your heart and gut. In addition, it can lead to healthier cholesterol levels and even help with weight management. It also contains Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
Benefits of Rosemary
Rosemary has significant anti-inflammatory properties and has been found to have effects on mood, learning, memory, pain, anxiety, and sleep. Some studies say when combined with other ingredients it can lower cortisol levels and help reduce anxiety. So while you are enjoying the taste of your Rosemary Grapefruit Cocktail you are also doing your mind and body good.
Rosemary Grapefruit Cocktail
Rosemary Grapefruit Cocktail
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- rresh rosemary
- 3 oz grapefruit juice
- 1.5 oz gin
- 1 oz rosemary simple syrup
Instructions
Make Rosemary simple syrup
- In a sauce pan combine water and sugar.
- Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Add 2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary.
- Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Remove rosemary sprigs.
- Store in refrigerator until ready to use.
Combine To Make Drink
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add juice, gin & syrup.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Pour into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary.
Nutrition
Nutrition information has been calculated using an autogenerating online calculation and is intended for informational purposes. For accurate nutritional information, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used.
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