Rosemary Gin Fizz

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 rosemary sprigs, rinsed
• 1/4 cup gin
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon rosemary syrup
• Ice cubes
• Cold club soda
• 1 rosemary sprig and fresh red currants, for garnish

Steps

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over moderately low heat for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain the syrup and chill.
2. In a tall glass, stir the gin, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of the rosemary syrup. Fill the glass halfway with ice; top with club soda. Garnish with the rosemary and currants and serve.