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I don’t think I’m alone in saying that the Summer of 2020 may go down in history as one of the weirdest ever. We cancelled our big family vacation at the beginning of the pandemic. And, shortly thereafter, I managed to convince my husband that we should just put that money into making our backyard a little paradise. Complete with a backyard bliss Rosemary Citrus Spritzer.
We started with putting up a huge privacy fence. We hired a local contractor off of a Facebook recommendation. Also, we immediately ordered raised garden beds. And then we set into motion a plan to build a deck, complete with a hot tub. If we were going to be home, I might as well make the most of it, right?
Speaking of enjoying it, this Rosemary Citrus Spritzer is the perfect nightcap to be enjoyed on our blissful deck. It’s super refreshing and equally delicious.
First, start with simple syrup.
You start making this Rosemary Citrus Spritzer by preparing your own simple syrup. Sure, you could always purchase simple syrup. But it’s SO easy to make it yourself — and way more delicious!
All you need to make simple syrup is one whole orange, one whole lemon, sugar, a sprig of rosemary, and a sauce pan.
Then, add the spirits — Prosecco, Vodka, and Limoncello
The other thing you need is prosecco. My favorite prosecco is Riondo Prosecco. It’s affordable and you don’t need to use the whole bottle (because it’s a screw cap!). So you can enjoy this one glass at a time — no pressure.
In addition to the perfect prosecco, you’ll need vodka and limoncello. My favorite vodka is a local company, Buckeye Vodka. But you can use any good vodka.
Check out the full recipe!
Rosemary Citrus Spritzer
Ingredients
- Fresh Rosemary
- 2 Tablespoons of sugar
- Juice from one orange
- Juice from one lemon
- 1 teaspoon of orange zest
- 1 ounce of vodka
- 1 ounce of limoncello
- 1 ounce of coconut water
- 2 ounces of Riondo Prosecco
Instructions
For the simple syrup:
- Add 1 sprig rosemary, sugar, orange and lemon juice, and orange zest to a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, stir, and cover for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain, let cool 5-10 min.
Mixing:
- Pour 1 ounce simple syrup into a glass with ice.
- Add all remaining ingredients. Stir & enjoy!
- Garnish with rosemary and an orange!
This is the perfect drink for your staycation, don’t you think?
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Great recipe. That will be great on a sunny day. Thanks for sharing
So refreshing! I could 100000% use one right about now! I am just so HOT!
This sounds so refreshing and delicious. I need to make this drink.
Um, YUM! This looks so fancy and delicious. This is super useful because I love a good cocktail, but I don’t love going out right now. I can enjoy this little taste of paradise right in my yard by the pool. I’m looking forward to it!
This sounds like the perfect drink to have on a summer day. Such a great share and looks absolutely refreshing and delicious.
This recipe makes me want to invite friends over for a backyard firepit evening! And your simple syrup is so much jazzier than mine! I am printing up this recipe.
Drink truly seems to be very delicious and lovely one…sounds a perfect combo for the summer…glad you shared this with us…
Wow..Its look soo yummy and Healthy..Thanks for sharing Recipe.
This sounds so summery and refreshing! Must try for poolside!
What a beautiful drink! It sounds so refreshing, perfect for our warm Arizona summer days!
What a bright, colorful drink for summer. The spritz is the key word!
Looks perfect for a simple backyard lunch. My family would thirst for this.
Wow! This looks and sounds so flavourful! Would love to try it over the weekend!
That sounds like a refreshing summer drink!
Perfect for a lazy sunny day. I have never made anything like this earlier so can try!
This looks really delicious! It also seems refreshing! I’ll make sure to try and make this sometime, thank you!
I love this recipe! It sound so refreshing…I will be trying it! 🚢👓🍕
I know what drink I’ll be enjoying tonight after the little sausage is asleep, hehe. Thank you for sharing this.
I had my vacations cancelled too as a result of the pandemic and put the funds into redecorating my home instead. The spritzer looks fantastically refereshing!
Oh my gosh this looks very refreshing and What a pretty drink too! I love it.