Little Miss Sunshine: Meyer Lemon Rosemary Gin Fizz for #CocktailDay

You'd never guess it, considering how few cocktails I post on this here blog, but I'm actually kind of a cocktail nerd.

Our booze cabinet overfloweth with all sorts of cocktail makings, from obscure amaros to fruity liqueurs to small-batch American whiskeys and more, plus more kinds of bitters than you can shake at.

So obviously, there was no way I was going to pass up the chance to participate in Cocktail Day when the topic first came up.

When the time came to decide on a drink, I absolutely knew I'd be doing something with Meyer lemons, considering they're in season right now and I just can't get enough of their subtly floral lemon-meets-mandarin perfume.

Their vibrant colour and citrusy flavour are the perfect antidote to the icky grey that tends to blanket Toronto at this time of year.

At first, I thought about doing a hot toddy of sorts, seeing as the Polar Vortex had us freezing our butts off in subzero temperatures.

And then it warmed up. A lot.

So much so that the blanket of ice covering the city melted away into a soggy, muddy, drizzly mess, which is most definitely not hot toddy kind of weather.

After spending the better part of an afternoon chipping away at the thick layer of slippery ice outside my house, I desperately wanted something bright and refreshing to counteract all that slushy grey.

This drink was the answer. It's effervescent and bright, with woodsy rosemary to balance out the brightness of the Meyers, plus a splash of gin for another layer of aromatic, slightly herbal flavour.

Stir in soda water for fizz, and you've got yourself a lovely pick-me-up after a long slushy grey day. (Or pretty much any day, for that matter.)

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Meyer Lemon Rosemary Gin Fizz

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★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

• Author: Isabelle Boucher (Crumb)
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Yield: 2 1x

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Description

Meyer lemons and rosemary come together in this contemporary twist on an old-fashioned classic.

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Ingredients

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Meyer Lemon Rosemary Syrup:

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 2 thick strips Meyer lemon zest

Gin Fizz:

• 4 oz gin
• 3 oz fresh-squeezed Meyer lemon juice
• 1 ½ oz Meyer Lemon Rosemary Simple Syrup
• Club soda, to top off
• Lemon slices, for garnish
• Rosemary sprigs, for garnish

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Instructions

Make the Syrup:

1. In a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, combine water, sugar, rosemary sprigs and lemon zest.
2. Bring the syrup to a simmer, and cook for 2 minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain the syrup into a glass container and chill until ready to serve (it'll keep for up to 1 week).

Shake Up the Cocktails:

1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
2. Strain into two chilled highball glasses filled with ice, and top each one off with a splash of club soda. Garnish with lemon slice and rosemary sprig.

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