Rosemary's Strawberry
Backstory:
I was tasked with coming up with a couple of drinks to demo during a virtual happy hour for ARIN 49. The physical meeting was occurring in Nashville, TN in the spring of 2022 so I tried to focus on Tennessee distilleries and spring flavors. This drink works with any bourbon-like whiskey so feel free to use what you like.
Ingredients, Drink:
2 oz Whiskey, Bourbon or Bourbonlike
1 oz Rosemary Simple Syrup
1 oz Lemon Juice
4 oz Seltzer Water
2 Strawberries, medium, quartered
Ingredients, Simple Syrup:
1 cup Water
1 cup Sugar
¼ cup, lightly packed, Fresh Rosemary Leaves
Garnish:
1 Halved Strawberry
1 Sprig of Rosemary
Method, Drink:
In a collins or other tall glass, drop in your quartered strawberries and muddle well.
Fill the glass with ice.
In a separate glass combine the bourbon, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Mix well.
Pour over the ice in the collins glass.
Top with soda water then stir gently with a bar spoon to combine without losing your fizz.
Garnish with a split half of strawberry on the rim and a sprig of rosemary.
Serve with a straw large enough to suck up strawberry bits. This drink has a bubble tea vibe due to the strawberry bits.
Method, Rosemary Simple Syrup:
In a small sauce pan, add water, sugar and rosemary leaves.
Bring to a simmer then remove from heat.
Allow to steep until room temp. Strain and save in a container of your choosing.
Refrigerate for up to 4 weeks.