2 lemons2 oranges 4 (4-inch) sprigs fresh rosemary 3/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup honey Ice Soda water Rosemary and lemon for garnish (optional)
Peel off thick strips of zest from 1 lemon.
Juice the lemons and oranges into a liquid measuring cup – you should have about 1 cup of juice. Top off with water if necessary to make 1 cup.
Combine zest, juice, rosemary, sugar, and honey in a saucepan over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugars.
Remove from heat and let sit 10 minutes. Strain, discard solids, and let syrup cool completely.
To serve, fill an 8-ounce glass halfway with ice cubes, add 2-3 tablespoons syrup, fill with soda water, and stir. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and/or lemon slices, if desired.
Variations: • Use 1 cup lemon juice and omit oranges. • Use 1 cup sugar and omit honey. • Add a splash of gin or vodka to the glass.
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