Mediterranean Herb-Infused Lemonade Cooler
A cooling herbal lemonade cocktail featuring fresh lemon, rosemary, and a hint of honey for balance. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 145 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- 2 oz sparkling water
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 piece lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, gently muddle 1 fresh rosemary sprig to release its oils.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 oz vodka, 1.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1 oz honey syrup to the mixing glass filled with crushed ice.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and blend flavors.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir once gently.
- Step 6: Garnish by expressing a lemon twist over the surface, twisting to release oils, then resting it on the rim along with a small sprig of rosemary.
