Recipe for Rosemary-Infused Vodka

Ingredients

• 4-6 fresh rosemary sprigs
• 750mL vodka
• Two large clean bottles or jars
• Cheesecloth or other fine strainer
• Funnel

Instructions

1. Thoroughly wash rosemary sprigs and pat dry.
2. In a large clean bottle or jar, add prepared rosemary sprigs and vodka.
3. After capping, swirl container gently.
4. Store in a cool, dark place for approximately 3 to 4 days, swirling the container gently each day.
5. Taste your vodka. Does have enough flavor? If so, you can continue. If not, steep another day or two and test again.
6. Carefully remove the rosemary sprigs and discard them.
7. Filter through cheesecloth into a clean bottle or jar and seal.

You can drink your vodka right away or store unused vodka tightly sealed in a cool, dark place for approximately one to two years without flavor being affected. Discard when the flavor starts to fade or tastes "off."

Variations of Rosemary-Infused Vodka

Rosemary vodka is elegant all on its own. However, museums never stop adding new and exciting art, so don't stop infusing just yet.

• Pair your rosemary vodka with soft fruit flavors. Toss in a clean, whole sliced apple or pear. For other fruits, add a cup of sliced apricots, grapes, or hulled and sliced strawberries.
• Give your vodka citrus flair by including two to three whole, sliced lemons or limes. You can include a single large, sliced grapefruit or orange, too.
• Walk the herbaceous side with one to two whole, peeled cloves of garlic or three to five parsley, sage, or thyme sprigs.
• Go floral and sweet by adding a half cup of honey simple syrup or three to four fresh, clean lavender sprigs.
• Experiment with a few unusual flavors by adding a cup of clean, sliced green beans or two to three cooked thick-cut bacon slices.

Rosemary-Infused Vodka Cocktails

Take the time to create a beautiful rosemary vodka cocktail that'll please those looking for something a little more classic and those searching for a modern touch.

Rosemary Vodka Gimlet

Take a predictable gimlet to the next level with a beautiful rosemary flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces rosemary-infused vodka
• ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• ½ ounce simple syrup
• Ice
• Rosemary sprig for garnish

Instructions

1. Chill a martini glass or coupe.
2. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, rosemary vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake to chill.
4. Strain into chilled glass.
5. Garnish with rosemary sprig.

Summer's Lemonade

Whether you make a single glass for yourself, or double this recipe for a party, put a spin on boozy lemonade with a crisp rosemary touch.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces rosemary-infused vodka
• 4 ounces lemonade
• ¾ ounce honey liqueur
• ¼ ounce simple syrup
• Ice
• Prosecco to top off
• Lemon wheel and rosemary sprig for garnish

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, rosemary vodka, lemonade, honey liqueur, and simple syrup.
2. Shake to chill.
3. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice.
4. Top off with prosecco.
5. Garnish with rosemary sprig and lemon wheel.

Smokey Day

Add some smokey flavors by gently torching your whole cinnamon stick in this boozy rosemary cocktail.

Ingredients

• 1½ ounce rosemary-infused vodka
• ¾ ounce allspice dram
• ½ ounce pear liqueur
• 2-3 dashes cinnamon bitters
• King cube
• Rosemary sprig, pear slice, and torched whole cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions

1. In a mixing glass, add ice, rosemary vodka, allspice dram, pear liqueur, and cinnamon bitters.
2. Stir rapidly to chill.
3. Strain into rocks glass over king cube.
4. Garnish with rosemary sprig, pear slice, and torched cinnamon stick.

Rosemary's Berry

Meet the earthy notes of rosemary with juicy strawberry notes in this refreshing cocktail.

Ingredients

• 1¾ ounces rosemary-infused vodka
• ¾ ounce strawberry vodka
• ¾ ounce orange liqueur
• ½ ounce simple syrup
• Ice
• Club soda to top off
• Strawberry slices and rosemary sprig for garnish

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, add rosemary vodka, strawberry vodka, orange liqueur, and simple syrup.
2. Shake to chill.
3. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. Top off with club soda.
5. Garnish with strawberry slices and rosemary sprig.

Mixers for Rosemary Vodka Drinks

All your rosemary vodka needs is a mixer, or two, to kick things off.

• Lemonade
• Limeade
• Tonic water
• Plain club soda
• Flavored club soda, such as lemon, lime, orange, or strawberry
• Honey liqueur
• Orange juice
• Pear nectar

Herbaceous and Dreamy Rosemary-Infused Vodka

It's downright impossible to walk past a rosemary plant without stopping to sniff the rose...mary. Do yourself a favor and bring home a rosemary plant. You'll find not only is it beneficial for your cooking, but your cocktail game will change completely with rosemary-infused vodka.