Description
A refreshing Gimlet with homemade strawberry rosemary syrup for a sweet, herbaceous flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 ounces gin (London Dry style preferred)
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- ¾ ounce strawberry rosemary syrup (or more to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel or strawberry slice, for garnish
- Rosemary sprig, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the quartered strawberries, granulated sugar, and water.
- Add Rosemary: Add the rosemary sprigs to the saucepan, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
- Simmer: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Reduce: Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the strawberries to break down and the rosemary to infuse the syrup.
- Strain: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool slightly. Then, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar or container. Discard the solids.
- Cool Completely: Allow the syrup to cool completely before using. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Chill Your Glass: Chill your cocktail glass with ice or in the freezer.
- Combine Ingredients in a Shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the gin, fresh lime juice, and strawberry rosemary syrup.
- Shake Well: Close the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Double Strain (Optional): Place a fine-mesh sieve over your cocktail glass and strain the contents of the shaker through both the Hawthorne strainer and the fine-mesh sieve.
- Strain into Glass: Remove the ice from your chilled glass (if used) and strain the gimlet into the glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lime wheel or strawberry slice and a rosemary sprig (optional). Gently slap the rosemary sprig before adding it to release its aroma.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Rosemary Gimlet!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of syrup to your preferred sweetness.
- Experiment with different types of gin.
- For a mocktail, substitute the gin with a non-alcoholic gin alternative or sparkling water.
- For a lighter drink, top with a splash of soda water or club soda.
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, muddle a few fresh strawberries in the shaker.
- For a deeper rosemary flavor, infuse your gin with rosemary sprigs for a few days.
- Strawberry puree can be used instead of syrup, but strain well and adjust sugar as needed.
- Fresh lime juice is essential for the best flavor.
- The strawberry rosemary syrup can be made several days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- This recipe is easily scalable for multiple servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes