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Rosemary Blood Orange Syrup

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  • Author: Stephanie Powers
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Total Time: 15

Description

A rosemary blood orange simple syrup for soda, beverages, or desserts.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon fresh blood orange zest (from 1 orange)
  • 1 cup fresh blood orange juice (from 3 medium blood oranges or pre-squeezed juice)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 6 two inch sprigs of fresh rosemary (dried rosemary won’t release enough oils)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a 1 quart saucepan over high heat.
  2. Bring to a boil, and reduce to medium high heat.
  3. Boil until mixture has reduced by about half, 10-15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to completely cool.
  5. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 months.
  6. Yields about 1 cup of syrup.
  7. To make a rosemary blood orange soda: Mix approximately 3 tablespoons of syrup per 8 oz sparkling water over ice and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

Notes

  • No blood oranges? Swap in naval oranges or grapefruits.
  • Gluten-free: This is gluten-free
  • Vegan/Vegetarian: This is vegan.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6