Sparkling Tuscan Lemonade
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Sparkling Tuscan Lemonade
Description
The recipe begins by simmering sugar, water, fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs, and lemon zest to infuse the simple syrup with herbaceous and citrus flavors. After cooling and straining out the herbs, the syrup stores well in the refrigerator for up to a month, allowing for easy cocktail preparation later.
To prepare the drink, vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and an amount of the herb-infused syrup are combined in a pitcher, followed by ice and club soda to add effervescence. This method balances sweetness and acidity with sparkling bubbles, producing a pleasantly bright cocktail.
Serving the cocktail cold and garnished with lemon wheels and rosemary sprigs enhances the visual appeal and aromatic experience, making it suitable for casual gatherings or warm-weather refreshment.
The lemonade lasts about one week refrigerated, and any preferred lemonade can be used if desired.
Ingredients
Lemon Herb Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- lemon zest of one
- 2 rosemary sprigs, fresh
- 2 thyme sprigs, fresh
Sparkling Lemonade
- 1 1/2 cups lemon juice
- 1 cup vodka
- 2 cups club soda
- lemon for garnish, wheels
- rosemary for garnish, sprigs
Instructions
- To make the lemon herb simple syrup
- Add the granulated sugar, 2 sprigs of the rosemary, 2 sprigs of the thyme, and the lemon zest with the water to a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the water to a simmer, then stir to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for five minutes, then turn off the heat and let it cool slightly. Discard the rosemary and thyme.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
- To make Sparkling Tuscan Lemonade Cocktail
- Add the vodka, lemon juice and 2/3 cup of the rosemary and thyme simple syrup (or more if you like a sweeter cocktail!) into a pitcher. Stir well.
- Add ice and club soda to fill the pitcher and stir well again to combine all the ingredients.
- Garnish with lemon wheels and rosemary sprigs for serving.
- Serve cold.
Notes
- Store the lemon herb simple syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one month.
- Sparkling Tuscan Lemonade can be kept refrigerated for up to one week.
- You may substitute any favorite lemonade variant when making this cocktail.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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