Rosemary Simple Syrup

Here is my recipe for one of my springtime favorites, Rosemary Simple Syrup.

Rosemary is one of those herbs I always have around, thanks to my trusty little plant that I couldn't kill even if I tried, and I'm always trying to figure out what else I can do with it. Well, here is one of my sweet solutions:

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

In a sauce pan combine sugar, water and rosemary (just toss in the whole sprigs). Turn the heat on low, stir, and let the mixture come to a simmer. Once it comes to a simmer turn off the heat. Let the mixture cool, then take out the rosemary sprigs.

Et voila! You now have a delicious light syrup that can be used with just about anything.

For a cool refreshment, add one shot of the rosemary simple syrup to a glass, the juice of half a lemon, then fill the glass with sparkling water, like San Pellegrino. Top the glass of with a few ice cubes, stir and enjoy a refreshing glass of Sparkling Rosemary Lemonade.

Or, keep it super simple and just pour a little over a fresh fruit salad.

Enjoy!