Rosemary Lemonade



It's time to sit back, relax...

 ...and enjoy these last weeks of summer.

All you need are some lemons...

...and some rosemary...

...a blanket, or a hammock, or a nice, grassy spot... where you can kick off your shoes...

...and say cheers! To summer!

Rosemary Lemonade
1 c freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 5 - 6 lemons)
6 1/2 c water, divided
1 c sugar
2 sprigs rosemary
lemon slices and rosemary sprigs (optional garnish)

-Bring 1 1/2 c water, sugar and rosemary to a boil.
-Stir until sugar is dissolved (3 - 4 minutes).
-Cover and remove from heat, allowing rosemary to steep.
-After rosemary simple syrup has cooled slightly, combine with freshly squeezed lemon juice and remaining 5 c water.

-Serve over ice; garnish with lemon slice and rosemary sprig.

Fresh Strawberry Margarita

Fresh fruit 'ritas - need I say more?!
Fresh Strawberry Margaritas (4 servings)
1 c sliced fresh strawberries
1 c tequila
1/4 c triple sec
1/4 c simple syrup
juice of 1 lime
Put all ingredients in a blender, serve over lots of ice.