Rosemary Blackberry Limonata
A colorful and refreshing beverage that combines berries, lemon, and vodka. Yield: serves one, multiply as needed
Servings: 1
Ingredients
Per Cocktail:
- 1 ½ oz rosemary blackberry syrup (recipe follows)
- 1 ½ oz vodka
- 3 oz limonata, or sparkling lemon soda
- fresh rosemary sprigs, to garnish
- fresh blackberry to garnish
Rosemary Blackberry Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 g)
- 1 cup fresh blackberries, rinsed
- two 6-inch sprigs of fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Filling serving glasses a little over half full of ice. Add rosemary blackberry syrup. Follow with vodka and top with sparkling lemon soda. Stir to combine. Garnish with fresh rosemary and blackberries
Rosemary Blackberry Syrup:
- In a medium sauce pan, combine water, sugar, blackberries and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Smash blackberries and cover pot with lid. Let steep for 20-30 minutes depending on how strong you want the rosemary flavor to be. Strain syrup and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Notes
- Cocktail may be made with either vodka or gin.
- Limonata is an Italian sparkling sweetened soda. Substitute options include: lemonade, sparkling lemonade, or try LaCroix lemon sparkling water for a sugar-free option.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 28mg | Sugar: 40g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 2mg