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Prep time
5 minutes
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Cook time
3 minutes
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makes
1 cocktail
Test Kitchen Notes
Pairing a clear spirit with tonic is among the dynamic duos of the food and beverage world. This combination is ultra-reliable, and like a best friend or a little black dress: it’ll never let you down. There’s certainly something to be said for not messing with a good thing—a straight up vodka tonic is delicious as is. But if you want to add an extra twist to your go-to cocktail, try this Rosemary Vodka Tonic that gets its flavor from homemade rosemary simple syrup and expertly crafted Ketel One Vodka.
Instead of batching a bunch of simple syrup that you may never use, this recipe makes the exact amount required for a single cocktail. Once the rosemary syrup cools, add it to a Collins glass filled with ice and top with Fever Tree Tonic, Ketel One, and garnish with lime and a rosemary sprig.
This recipe is shared in partnership with Ketel One Vodka. —The Editors
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons
sugar
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2 tablespoons
water
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2
fresh rosemary sprigs, divided
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1 1/2 ounces
Ketel One Vodka
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Fever Tree Tonic
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1
lime wedge
Directions
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Make the rosemary simple syrup: Add the sugar, water, and 1 rosemary sprig to a small pot set over medium-high heat. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved and the water is simmering, about 1 minute. Strain the simple syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a container and let cool to room temperature. Discard the rosemary sprig.
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Make the cocktail: Add the vodka and the rosemary simple syrup to a Collins glass and fill with ice. Top off the glass with Fever Tree Tonic and garnish with the lime wedge and remaining sprig of rosemary. Serve right away.
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