Patrice and Marleah drink Lemon and Rosemary Bourbon Sours and talk Rodents of Unusual Size, clean eating, feminist lighthouse takeovers, and ghostly laughter.
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EPISODE DRINK:
Lemon & Rosemary Bourbon Sour
From Foxes Love Lemons
INGREDIENTS
- 8 ounces bourbon
- 4 ounces fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes, for shaking and serving
- Sprigs of rosemary, for garnish (optional)
- 4 oz gin
Rosemary Simple Syrup:
- 3 large sprigs of rosemary
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons water
PREPARATION
- Make Rosemary Simple Syrup:
- Place rosemary on cutting board and gently hit sprigs with back of knife to release their flavor and aroma.
- Transfer rosemary to small saucepot; stir in sugar and water. Cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to jar or container and refrigerate until completely cool, or up to 5 days. Makes about ½ cup syrup.
- In cocktail shaker, combine Rosemary Simple Syrup, bourbon, lemon juice and ice; shake well.
- Fill 4 double old fashioned glasses with ice; divide bourbon mixture between glasses.
- Serve cocktails garnished with rosemary sprigs, if desired.
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