Red Russian with Rosemary Simple Syrup

Our little red cocktail, made with fresh raspberries, vodka, and rosemary tastes even better than it looks. I know that is hard to believe because these photographs are particularly amazing. Jackie is really finding her way around the camera, bringing great life to this drink we created: our Red Russian. Rosemary simple syrup is something I have been seeing around a lot. I have been toying with ideas as to how we could integrate it into some recipes. We happened upon some beautiful, plump raspberries at the market the other day, and a light bulb went off in my head. The ingredients for a Red Russian Cocktail were coming together.
I love the idea of serving this cocktail in a martini-type glass. I coated the rim with a mixture of sugar, salt, and a bit of finely chopped rosemary for color. A sprig of fresh rosemary finished the presentation beautifully. Just as we finished the pictures for this, we heard a knock at the door. We opened it to find our neighbors, who immediately eyed the colorful drinks with curiosity. Thinking quickly, we handed them the drinks and I ran to the kitchen to make two more for Jackie and me. Now Jackie is biased; she likes practically everything I put in front of her. So I was happy to get the “thumbs up” from our friends for this newest concoction. Moral of the story: make a pitcher.

Red Russian with Rosemary Infused Syrup

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

15 mins

 

A beautiful fresh alcoholic drink made with fresh berries and rosemary. Very smooth and full of flavor.

Author: Superman Cooks

Recipe type: Beverage

Serves: 2 drinks

Ingredients

• 1 pint fresh raspberries
• ¾ C water, divided
• ½ C sugar
• 3 sprigs rosemary
• 4 oz Vodka
• 4 oz club soda (or raspberry sparkling water)
• ¼ C coarse salt

Instructions

1. To make rosemary infused simple syrup:
2. In a small sauce pan combine ¼ C water and ¼ C sugar and heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
3. Remove from heat and drop 1 rosemary sprig into solution for 2 minutes.
4. Remove rosemary and refrigerate until cool.
5. To make raspberry juice:
6. In a small sauce pan, combine 1 pint fresh raspberries, ¼ sugar and ½ C water and cook over low heat and stir to break down berries for 5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and strain mixture thru fine mesh strainer to remove seeds. (discard seeds)
8. Refrigerate to cool mixture.
9. To assemble drinks:
10. In a shaker add vodka, 4 oz simple syrup, 4 ounces raspberry mixture, and 1 C ice.
11. Shake until well combined and mixture is cold.
12. Strain into 2 glasses with a rim mixed with sugar and salt.
13. Add 2 oz club soda to each drink and garnish with a sprig of rosemary
14. Simple syrup and raspberry mixture can be stored in refrigerator for up to a week.

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