Rosemary Gimlet

ROSEMARY GIMLET                                

Makes 1 drink.

(from Drinking French by David Lebovitz)

Rosemary Syrup:

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup sugar

2 T. coarsely chopped fresh rosemary leaves

Gimlet:

2 oz. Gin (I use Tanqueray, David uses Citadelle)

3/4 oz. fresh lime juice

3/4 oz. rosemary syrup

Small sprig of rosemary or slice of lime for garnish

1. To make the syrup, heat water, sugar and rosemary together in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and sugar is dissolved. Cool completely and then strain into a small jar. Refrigerate until ready to use.

2. To make the Gimlet, fill a shaker half full of ice. Add the Gin, lime juice and rosemary syrup. Shake until very cold. Pour into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a sprig of rosemary or a slice of lime.