Rosemary Lemon Cream Soda

This lemonade has been kicked up a notch with the addition of rosemary simple syrup, sparkling water, and a dash of cream. The result is an herby, fizzy, tangy, yet creamy drink that is perfect for the upcoming summer weather.

Course Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine eclectic, fusion

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword cream soda, lemon cream soda, lemonade

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings people

Calories 303kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
4 sprigs fresh rosemary about 4-6 inches long
4 cups sparkling water (club soda)
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
ice cubes

Instructions

To make the rosemary simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar, and stir over medium high heat until sugar has melted. When the sugar-water comes to a simmer, add the rosemary springs and allow to simmer for about a minute. Remove from heat and let steep for about thirty minutes.
Tip: You may want to make these in individual glasses, so you can adjust the sweetness/tartness/creaminess to your liking. The amounts above are a guideline and you should adjust it to taste.
In a cup, add ice, 1 cup of sparkling water, 1/4 cup of rosemary syrup, 2T of lemon juice, and 2T cream. Stir to combine, and drink!

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