Rosemary Mint Lemonade Concentrate
This herbal lemonade concentrate blends fresh lemon slices, cooling mint, earthy rosemary, and a hint of vanilla into a luscious, lightly sweetened base. Just mix with cold water for a refreshing drink that feels elevated yet totally effortless.
Ingredients
- Lemon slices ½″ thick
- 1 cup sugar Sucanat or granulated
- 10 sprigs fresh mint
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary + extra to garnish
- ½ vanilla bean seeds + pod or 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 cups cold water
- Ice
Instructions
- Place a strainer over a bowl; add lemons, sugar, mint, rosemary, vanilla seeds, and pod.
- Massage gently to release juice and dissolve sugar.
- Cover and refrigerate 3–4 hrs or overnight.
- Massage again, then strain, discarding solids.
- Stir concentrate into 8 cups cold water.
- Serve over ice, garnished with rosemary.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/rosemary-mint-lemonade-concentrate/
Notes
- For a sparkling twist, mix with seltzer or club soda instead of still water.
- Want a stronger herbal flavor? Steep extra rosemary or mint sprigs in the concentrate before straining.
- Store the concentrate in the fridge for up to 5 days.