Spirits Rosemary Gimlet Be the first to rate & review! With a generous portion of lime juice, this puckery Rosemary Gimlet is balanced by the piney rosemary-honey syrup. Using botanically bracing gin makes it a gimlet; if you like, try substituting white rum for the gin to make a rosemary daiquiri. By Carey Jones and John D. McCarthy Published on December 3, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Eva Kolenko Active Time: 5 mins Steep Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Servings: 1 Ingredients ¼ cup (2 ounces) gin or white rum 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 ½ tablespoons Rosemary Honey Syrup (see Note) 1 rosemary sprig Directions Place white rum or gin, lime juice, and Rosemary Honey Syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Place lid on shaker; shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with rosemary sprig, tapped lightly against the hand first to release its essential oils. Note Rosemary Honey Syrup (makes 1 cup): Place 5 (5-inch) rosemary sprigs and 1/2 cup near-boiling water in a sealable heatproof container. Let steep 20 minutes. Add 1/2 cup honey, and stir gently until dissolved. Cover and let steep at least 2 hours or, ideally, up to 12 hours. Strain before using. Syrup may be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Rate it Print