Blood Orange Gin Sparkler

• Produce

  • 1 Bay leaf, fresh
  • 1 1/2 oz Blood orange, freshly squeezed juice
  • 1 Blood orange, Small wedges of
  • 2 tsp Rosemary, Fresh

• Condiments

  • 1/4 oz Rosemary-bay simple syrup

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup White sugar

• Drinks

  • 1 1/2 oz Sparkling water

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

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Ingredients

• For the rosemary-bay simple syrup:
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves (no stems)
• 1 fresh bay leaf (dried is fine if you cant find a fresh one)
• For the cocktail:
• 1 1/2 oz. freshly squeezed blood orange juice
• 1 1/2 oz. gin
• 1/4 oz rosemary-bay simple syrup, or to taste
• 1 1/2 oz. sparkling water
• Small wedges of blood orange, for garnish

Directions

• To make the rosemary-bay simple syrup, add white sugar, water, fresh rosemary leaves and bay leaf to a small, heavy-bottomed pan. Warm over medium heat, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved. Bring mixture to a boil, bubble for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Steep for 10 minutes then strain out the rosemary and bay. Discard solids. Let cool completely before using.
• To make the cocktail, fill a short glass with ice then add freshly squeezed blood orange juice, gin and rosemary-bay simple syrup, stirring to chill and combine. Top off with sparkling water. Give the drink one last gentle stir then garnish with a small wedge of blood orange.