Rosemary, Cardamom and Ginger Lemonade

Spring time calls for a refreshing spring time tonic, like this rosemary, cardamom and ginger lemonade. It's great on a balmy night when a BBQ is in order.

serves 4

what you need

For the Syrup

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup sugar

1 to 2 large sprigs rosemary

For the Lemonade

6 tart lemons

5 cups soda water

Lemon slices

Rosemary sprigs

Fresh mint springs

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what to do

for the syrup

Bring the water, sugar, and rosemary to a slow boil for several minutes in a small saucepan. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then turn off the heat, cover with a lid, and let the rosemary steep for at least 30 minutes.

for the lemonade

Squeeze the juice out of the lemons so you have about 1 cup of juice. 

When your syrup has infused, remove the rosemary sprigs, then stir the syrup and lemon juice together in a pitcher. Add water and mix well. Taste the lemonade and adjust as needed.

To serve, add ice, drop in a few slices of lemon, some mints and a few sprigs of rosemary, and enjoy!

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