Rosemary Simple Syrup

and Tuscan Lemon Drop

makes about 3/4 cup

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup water

3 good sized rosemary sprigs

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Simmer and stir until sugar

has dissolved. Remove from heat and add rosemary sprigs. Steep approximately 30 minutes.

Pull rosemary sprigs out and store syrup in sealed container in the refrigerator. Will keep for up

to 2 weeks.

Tuscan Lemon Drop

serves one

1 1/2 ounces gin or vodka

1 1/2 ounces meyer lemon or regular lemon juice

1/2 ounce rosemary simple syrup*

In a shaker combine gin or vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup. Add ice

and…shake..shake..shake. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a rosemary sprig and

lemon slice.