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Infuse a classic Greyhound cocktail with fragrant, homemade rosemary simple syrup and you instantly have a refreshing remix! Rosemary Greyhound boasts all the delightful flavors of a traditional Greyhound, but with a boost of fanciful floral flavor. Grab your favorite cocktail glass, mix up a delicious Rosemary Greyhound, and grab a seat on the porch to watch the sunset on a warm summer evening. You won’t regret it!
Infuse a classic Greyhound cocktail with fragrant, homemade rosemary simple syrup and you instantly have a refreshing remix! Rosemary Greyhound boasts all the delightful flavors of a traditional Greyhound, but with a boost of fanciful floral flavor. Grab your favorite cocktail glass, mix up a delicious Rosemary Greyhound, and grab a seat on the porch to watch the sunset on a warm summer evening. You won’t regret it!
Ingredients
For the rosemary simple syrup:
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 sprigs fresh rosemary
For the cocktail:
- 2 ounces vodka of choice
- ice enough to fill a tall glass
- 1/2 ounce prepared rosemary simple syrup
- 4 ounces grapefruit juice
- 1 sprig rosemary optional, for garnish
- grapefruit slice optional, for garnish
Directions
- Dissolve the sugar in the water in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring regularly for about 5 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.
- Pour the warm sugar over the rosemary sprigs in a heat-safe container.
- Allow the rosemary to infuse and steep for at least 1 hour. The simple syrup can be kept in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
- Pour the vodka into a tall glass of ice.
- Add the homemade rosemary simple syrup and grapefruit juice.
- Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a slice of grapefruit and serve.
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