Orange–Rosemary Paloma

📝 Ingredients

• 2 ounces tequila
• 2 ounces fresh orange juice
• 2 ounces orange flavored soda water (such as La Croix)
• 1/2 ounce Orange–Rosemary Syrup (recipe below)
• Strip of orange peel for garnish
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 strips orange peel

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Fill cocktail glass (high ball or low ball work well) with ice, then fill cocktail shaker ¾ full of ice. Add tequila, orange juice, soda water, and simple syrup- to shaker. Shake for 30 seconds and strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with a piece of orange peel.
2. 2The ratio of sugar to water in this simple syrup is not the classic 1:1, and the reason for this is simply preference. For people who like drinks a little less sweet like I do, then this is the way to go. If you know you’re someone who prefers a sweeter drink, simply increase the amount of sugar to ¾ cup or 1 cup.
3. 3For the Rosemary-Orange Syrup
4. 4Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool for 15 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a glass container fitted with a lid.
5. 5Store refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.