by Caitlin Saniga
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 cups lemon juice (from 8-10 lemons)
- ice
- 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds for garnish
- additional rosemary sprigs for garnish
Combine the water, sugar, vanilla and 4 sprigs of rosemary in a medium pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes. Strain the rosemary from the liquid. Allow to cool 10 minutes before placing in the fridge to chill for 1 hour.
Pour the rosemary water and lemon juice into a large pitcher and stir to combine. Serve the lemonade in glasses with ice, lemon rounds and rosemary sprigs.
Makes about 6 cups.
*We’re taking advantage of the winter citrus season (and healthy New Year’s resolutions) during the month of January. Look for six drink recipes focused on lemons, limes, grapefruits, oranges and more. Find all the Fresh-queezed recipes here.
This looks fun! Great picture.
Thank you! It was fun! I always like having a chance to use fresh ingredients (rosemary) from the garden, especially in winter.
— Caitlin
Sounds tasty! Beautiful photo.
Thank you! T’was quite tasty! I served it at a brunch recently … with vodka. 🙂
— Caitlin