Summertime Hard Rosemary Lemonade Recipe

What could be more refreshing on a scorching summer day than a glass of lemonade? How about a twist on the classic with a hint of herbaceous rosemary? Then, add a little kick and make it a hard lemonade. This easy-to-make, not-too-sweet hard lemonade cocktail is the perfect summer refresher, with a unique flavor that sets it apart. Give this hard rosemary lemonade recipe a try!

The key to a good lemonade is adding sweetness without being too sweet. Keeping some tart and tang is essential to making the perfect hard lemonade. 

What You Need To Make A Hard Rosemary Lemonade

The ingredient list for this summertime cocktail is straightforward. Here is all you need:

• Rosemary Simple Syrup: It’s easy to make. Add equal parts of sugar and water, plus 2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary, to a small saucepan. The extra is for another drink. It keeps up to a week when refrigerated. 
• Fresh Lemon Juice: For one drink, you will need about one lemon.
• Soda Water
• Vodka
• Ice
• Garnishes

Step-By-Step How To Guide

• Step 1: Let’s start by making the rosemary simple syrup. In a small saucepan, combine equal parts of sugar and water. Add 2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary and bring to a simmer. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then remove from heat. Let the mixture cool with the rosemary still in it. Once cool, measure out 1 ounce and add it to a cocktail shaker.
• Step 2: Add one ounce of vodka and one ounce of fresh lemon juice to the shaker. Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Step 3: Pour into a cocktail glass filled with ice and top with a splash of soda water to the top of the glass.
• Step 4: Garnish with a lemon wedge and a sprig of fresh rosemary.

It is a much better version of hard lemonade than what you can find in a can or bottle. Enjoy it on the next warm summer evening! Give this summertime hard lemonade recipe a try.