Rosemary Rye Refresher

This Rosemary Rye Refresher is a delightful twist on the classic Old Fashioned, infusing the drink with the aromatic essence of rosemary and a hint of citrus from orange bitters. The combination of rye whiskey, homemade rosemary syrup, and bitters creates a perfectly balanced cocktail with a subtle herbaceous note and a smooth, warming finish.

Rosemary Rye Refresher

A refreshing variation of the classic Old Fashioned, the Rosemary Rye Refresher combines rye whiskey, rosemary syrup, and orange bitters for a perfectly balanced cocktail with a hint of herbaceous flavor.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces rye whiskey
  • 1/4 ounce rosemary syrup (made with equal parts water and sugar, infused with fresh rosemary)
  • 2 dashes of orange bitters
  • Ice
  • Rosemary sprig (for garnish)
  • Orange peel (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. To make the rosemary syrup, combine water and sugar in a pot. Add fresh rosemary and heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and let the syrup steep for 10 minutes. Remove the rosemary.
  2. In a rocks glass, combine the rye whiskey, rosemary syrup, and orange bitters.
  3. Add ice to the glass and stir to chill the drink.
  4. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and an orange peel.