Pretty in pink, yes, but this sweet drink has bite, too, thanks to grapefruit's subtle bitterness and the woodsy notes of gin and rosemary. This recipe makes enough rosemary-infused syrup for several cocktails.

Source: Midwest Living

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Recipe Summary

hands-on:
10 mins
total:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

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Directions

For Rosemary Syrup
  • In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Add the snipped rosemary; cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat; let cool then strain. (Syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.)

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  • To prepare two drinks, fill a cocktail shaker three-quarters full with ice. Add juice, gin and 3/4 ounce (1 1/2 tablespoons) prepared syrup. Shake for 10 to 15 seconds. Strain into glasses. Garnish with rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

219 calories; fat 14g; sugars 12g; vitamin a 311.8IU; vitamin c 26.9mg; niacin equivalents 0.2mg; folate 7.1mcg; sodium 2mg; potassium 116mg; calcium 7mg; iron 0.2mg.
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