Rosemary Stinger Cocktail

A fresh rosemary simple syrup brings herbal flavor to this citrusy, spicy-sweet, bitter cocktail that's great for sipping on hot summer days.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 622 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups water
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• ice cubes
• 2 dashes aromatic bitters (such as Angostura®)
• 3 fluid ounces bourbon
• 1 bunch fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 ½ fluid ounces orange liqueur
• 1 ½ fluid ounces amaro liqueur (such as Fernet Branca®)
• 2 orange peel strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, sugar, and rosemary in a microwave-safe glass jar. Microwave and bring to a boil, about 2 minutes, watching carefully to ensure it doesn't boil over.

Step 2

Allow to sit for 10 minutes; bring to a boil again. Let syrup sit until cooled, 15 to 20 minutes. Strain out the spent rosemary.

Step 3

Measure 3 fluid ounces of rosemary simple syrup, ice, bourbon, orange liqueur, amaro liqueur, and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker and mix. Pour into glasses, add bitters to each, and top with a sprig of rosemary and an orange peel strip.