Rosemary Gin Fizz recipe
A botanical gin fizz enhanced with earthy rosemary syrup and bright fresh lemon juice.
Method: Shake and strain ·
Glass: Highball glass ·
Time: 4 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Highball Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Dry gin (London dry style preferred)
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 0.75 oz Rosemary simple syrup (Equal parts sugar and water infused with fresh rosemary)
- 2 oz Club soda (Chilled, to top)
How to make a Rosemary Gin Fizz
- Add the dry gin, fresh lemon juice, and rosemary simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for approximately 10 to 12 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Top the glass gently with chilled club soda and stir briefly to combine.
- Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and a lemon wheel before serving.
Garnish
Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and a lemon wheel.
Pro tip
Slap the rosemary sprig against the back of your hand before garnishing to release the essential pine oils. When making the syrup, steep fresh sprigs in hot simple syrup off the heat for thirty minutes for a vibrant botanical flavor.
History of the Rosemary Gin Fizz
The gin fizz emerged during the mid-nineteenth century, gaining widespread popularity in American bars following its inclusion in Harry Johnson's 1882 bartenders' manual. While traditional formulations relied simply on gin, citrus, sugar, and soda water, contemporary craft bartenders frequently incorporate botanical syrups like rosemary to accent the spirit's juniper profile. Although some historical accounts credit specific New Orleans establishments with popularizing the broader fizz category, the exact origin of herb-infused variations remains undocumented, evolving organically through modern cocktail culture's embrace of seasonal garden ingredients.
Flavour profile
Citrus, Piney, Herbal, Refreshing
Variations
- Rosemary Vodka Fizz — Substitute clean vodka for gin to highlight the herbaceous syrup without juniper notes.
- Grapefruit Rosemary Fizz — Replace lemon juice with tart fresh grapefruit juice for a deeper citrus profile.
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