Romance and Remembrance
1/2 oz. rosemary simple syrup (instructions below)
2 oz. freshly squeezed blood orange juice
1 oz. The Tasteful Olive Sicilian Lemon white balsamic vinegar
Optional for cocktail: 2 parts vodka, gin or rum
2-4 oz.club soda
To make simple syrup: Place 1 c. of water and 1 c. of sugar in a sauce pan. Add 2 long sprigs of rosemary. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and stir occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves. Let stand to fully cool. Remove rosemary sprigs and place in a sealed jar and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
In a mixing glass with ice, add all ingredients except for the club soda. Stir and strain into a serving glass. Top with club soda and enjoy.
Author: Erin Zehner