Ingredients
- 4-6 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 750mL vodka
- Two large clean bottles or jars
- Cheesecloth or other fine strainer
- Funnel
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash rosemary sprigs and pat dry.
- In a large clean bottle or jar, add prepared rosemary sprigs and vodka.
- After capping, swirl container gently.
- Store in a cool, dark place for approximately 3 to 4 days, swirling the container gently each day.
- Taste your vodka. Does have enough flavor? If so, you can continue. If not, steep another day or two and test again.
- Carefully remove the rosemary sprigs and discard them.
- Filter through cheesecloth into a clean bottle or jar and seal.
You can drink your vodka right away or store unused vodka tightly sealed in a cool, dark place for approximately one to two years without flavor being affected. Discard when the flavor starts to fade or tastes "off."
Variations of Rosemary-Infused Vodka
Rosemary vodka is elegant all on its own. However, museums never stop adding new and exciting art, so don't stop infusing just yet.
- Pair your rosemary vodka with soft fruit flavors. Toss in a clean, whole sliced apple or pear. For other fruits, add a cup of sliced apricots, grapes, or hulled and sliced strawberries.
- Give your vodka citrus flair by including two to three whole, sliced lemons or limes. You can include a single large, sliced grapefruit or orange, too.
- Walk the herbaceous side with one to two whole, peeled cloves of garlic or three to five parsley, sage, or thyme sprigs.
- Go floral and sweet by adding a half cup of honey simple syrup or three to four fresh, clean lavender sprigs.
- Experiment with a few unusual flavors by adding a cup of clean, sliced green beans or two to three cooked thick-cut bacon slices.
Rosemary-Infused Vodka Cocktails
Take the time to create a beautiful rosemary vodka cocktail that'll please those looking for something a little more classic and those searching for a modern touch.
Rosemary Vodka Gimlet
Take a predictable gimlet to the next level with a beautiful rosemary flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces rosemary-infused vodka
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, rosemary vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with rosemary sprig.
Summer's Lemonade
Whether you make a single glass for yourself, or double this recipe for a party, put a spin on boozy lemonade with a crisp rosemary touch.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces rosemary-infused vodka
- 4 ounces lemonade
- ¾ ounce honey liqueur
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Prosecco to top off
- Lemon wheel and rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, rosemary vodka, lemonade, honey liqueur, and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into highball glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with prosecco.
- Garnish with rosemary sprig and lemon wheel.
Smokey Day
Add some smokey flavors by gently torching your whole cinnamon stick in this boozy rosemary cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounce rosemary-infused vodka
- ¾ ounce allspice dram
- ½ ounce pear liqueur
- 2-3 dashes cinnamon bitters
- King cube
- Rosemary sprig, pear slice, and torched whole cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, add ice, rosemary vodka, allspice dram, pear liqueur, and cinnamon bitters.
- Stir rapidly to chill.
- Strain into rocks glass over king cube.
- Garnish with rosemary sprig, pear slice, and torched cinnamon stick.
Rosemary's Berry
Meet the earthy notes of rosemary with juicy strawberry notes in this refreshing cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1¾ ounces rosemary-infused vodka
- ¾ ounce strawberry vodka
- ¾ ounce orange liqueur
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Club soda to top off
- Strawberry slices and rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add rosemary vodka, strawberry vodka, orange liqueur, and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with club soda.
- Garnish with strawberry slices and rosemary sprig.
Mixers for Rosemary Vodka Drinks
All your rosemary vodka needs is a mixer, or two, to kick things off.
- Lemonade
- Limeade
- Tonic water
- Plain club soda
- Flavored club soda, such as lemon, lime, orange, or strawberry
- Honey liqueur
- Orange juice
- Pear nectar
Herbaceous and Dreamy Rosemary-Infused Vodka
It's downright impossible to walk past a rosemary plant without stopping to sniff the rose...mary. Do yourself a favor and bring home a rosemary plant. You'll find not only is it beneficial for your cooking, but your cocktail game will change completely with rosemary-infused vodka.
